What is the cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point?

The cheapest way to get from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point is to ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point?

The fastest way to get from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct ferry between North Sydney and Birkenhead Point?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A and arriving at Drummoyne Wharf. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point?

The distance between North Sydney and Birkenhead Point is 6 km.

How do I travel from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point without a car?

The best way to get from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point without a car is to ferry which takes 16 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point?

The ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Drummoyne Wharf takes 16 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead Point?

There are 5174+ hotels available in Birkenhead Point.

North Sydney to Birkenhead Point - 4 ways to travel via ferry, subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from North Sydney to Birkenhead Point by ferry, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Drummoyne Wharfferry F3
16 min
$7–10
Subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Victoria Cross Station to Gadigal Stationsubway M1
2. Take the bus from Town Hall, Park St, Stand K to Victoria Rd Before Day Stbus 505 / ...
18 min
$5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from North Sydney to Birkenhead Pointtaxi 10.7 km
12 min
$35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from North Sydney to Birkenhead Pointwalk 9.3 km
1h 46m

North Sydney to Birkenhead Point by ferry

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16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 6.4 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between North Sydney, NSW, Australia and Birkenhead Point, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from McMahons Point Wharf, Side A to Drummoyne Wharf every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 16 min.

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