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How to get fromRedfern (Station) to Cockatoo Islandby train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Redfern (Station) to Cockatoo Island by train, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Redfern Station to Town Hall Stationtrain train T4
    4 min
    $3–7
  2. Line 433 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway At Buckland St to Darling St After Elliott Stbus bus 433
    33 min
    $2–4
  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Circular Quay Stationtrain train T8 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry ferry F8 / ...
    46 min
    $11–18
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Redfern (Station) to Cockatoo Islandtaxi taxi 12.3 km
    16 min
    $35–50
  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Redfern (Station) to Cockatoo Islandwalk walk 8 km
    1h 34m

Redfern (Station) to Cockatoo Island by train

Calendar2187Weekly Trains
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Redfern (Station), NSW, Australia and Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Redfern Station to Town Hall Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 4 min. Intercity Trains also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Broadway At Buckland St to Darling St After Elliott St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 21 min.

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