What is the cheapest way to get from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Pyrmont and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St and arriving at Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Pyrmont and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Pyrmont and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St station.

Where does the Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5179+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
9 min
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rdbus 501
12 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 10.8 km
13 min
$35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Pyrmont to Cockatoo Islandwalk 5.4 km
1h 3m
Tram, ferry
1. Take the tram from Bank Street station to Pyrmont Bay stationtram L1
2. Take the ferry from Pyrmont Bay Wharf to Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side Bferry F4
3. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
37 min
$18–24

Pyrmont to Cockatoo Island by ferry

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Transit Systems also services this route 6 times a week.

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