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How to get fromMosman to Cockatoo Islandby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Mosman to Cockatoo Island by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bradleys Head Rd At Whiting Beach Rd to St Ignatius' College, School Grounds, Gorman Fieldbus bus 688w
    35 min
    $3–6

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Mosman Bay Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry ferry F6 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F8 / ...
    55 min
    $8–10

  3. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Mosman to Greenwich Point Wharftaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Greenwich Point Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F8
    19 min
    $34–41

  4. Line 230 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mosman Bay Wharf, Avenue Rd to Victoria Cross Station, Miller St, Stand Fbus bus 230
    2. Take the ferry from Greenwich Point Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F8
    56 min
    $29–36

  5. Taxi, ferry #2

    1. Take the taxi from Mosman to Greenwich Point Wharftaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Greenwich Point Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F8
    19 min
    $34–41

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mosman to Cockatoo Islandtaxi taxi 15.8 km
    18 min
    $45–60

Mosman to Cockatoo Island by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11.6 km
  • Duration: 35 min

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

Busways operates a bus from Bradleys Head Rd At Whiting Beach Rd to St Ignatius' College, School Grounds, Gorman Field once daily. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 35 min. Transport for NSW also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mosman Bay Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A via Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A in around 55 min.

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