What is the cheapest way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island is to line 261 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs $7 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Milsons Point and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A station and arriving at Poole St At Stuart St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Milsons Point and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Jeffrey Street Wharf and arriving at Greenwich Point Wharf. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Milsons Point and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

How do I travel from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island without a car?

The best way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs $7 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Jeffrey Street Wharf to Greenwich Point Wharf takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, depart from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A.

Where does the Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Poole St At Stuart St station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5148+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island - 5 ways to travel via ferry, and line 261 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Jeffrey Street Wharf to Greenwich Point Wharfferry Cclc
11 min
$7–20
Line 261 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A to Poole St At Stuart Stbus 261 / ...
19 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.8 km
16 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Islandwalk 7.4 km
1h 26m
Ferry via Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A
1. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side Aferry F4
2. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
33 min
$14–19

Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island by ferry

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Distance: 4.2 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Milsons Point, NSW, Australia and Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia?

Captain Cook Cruises operates a ferry from Jeffrey Street Wharf to Greenwich Point Wharf every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–20 and the journey takes 11 min. Sydney Ferries also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A to Poole St At Stuart St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 19 min.

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