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

The cheapest way to get from Redfern to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Redfern to Cockatoo Island is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Redfern and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chalmers St After Wells St and arriving at Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Redfern and Cockatoo Island?

No, there is no direct ferry from Redfern to Cockatoo Island. However, there are services departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Redfern and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Victoria Cross Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Redfern to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Redfern and Cockatoo Island is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Redfern to Cockatoo Island without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

The subway from Waterloo Station to Victoria Cross Station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Redfern to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Chalmers St After Wells St station.

Where do I catch the Redfern to Cockatoo Island train from?

Redfern to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Metro, depart from Waterloo Station.

Where does the Redfern to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Redfern to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St station.

Where does the Redfern to Cockatoo Island train arrive?

Redfern to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Metro, arrive at Victoria Cross Station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5208+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Waterloo Station to Victoria Cross Stationsubway M1
11 min
$3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chalmers St After Wells St to Museum Of Sydney, Phillip Stbus 343
19 min
$2–6
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8 / ...
50 min
$13–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redfern to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.8 km
15 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Redfern to Cockatoo Islandwalk 8.6 km
1h 41m

Redfern to Cockatoo Island by subway

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Distance: 7.7 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Sydney Metro operates a subway from Waterloo Station to Victoria Cross Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Chalmers St After Wells St to Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 19 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 10 minutes.

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