What is the cheapest way to get from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Meadowbank Wharf and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bowden St After Victoria Rd and arriving at Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Meadowbank Wharf and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Meadowbank Wharf and arriving at Abbotsford Wharf. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Meadowbank Wharf and Cockatoo Island is 5 km. The road distance is 9.7 km.

How do I travel from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island without a car?

The best way to get from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 15 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Meadowbank Wharf to Abbotsford Wharf takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Bowden St After Victoria Rd station.

Where does the Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rd station.

Can I drive from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island is 10 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5219+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island - 4 ways to travel via ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Meadowbank Wharf to Abbotsford Wharfferry F3
15 min
$7–10
Drive 9.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Islandcar 9.7 km
12 min
$2–3
Line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Bowden St After Victoria Rd to Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rdbus 52
34 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 9.7 km
12 min
$30–40

Meadowbank Wharf to Cockatoo Island by ferry

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Distance: 4.6 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Meadowbank Wharf, NSW, Australia and Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Meadowbank Wharf to Abbotsford Wharf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Bowden St After Victoria Rd to Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 20 min.

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