What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney CBD and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from QVB, York St, Stand B and arriving at Montague St Before Darling St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney CBD and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B 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 Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Sydney CBD and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island?

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

The best way to get from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from QVB, York St, Stand B station.

Where does the Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Montague St Before Darling St station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5181+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
9 min
$7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Montague St Before Darling Stbus 441 / ...
10 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.6 km
15 min
$40–50
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Islandwalk 7.5 km
1h 28m

Sydney CBD to Cockatoo Island by ferry

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Montague St Before Darling St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 10 min. Busways also services this route every 5 minutes.

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