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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Island is to ferry via Drummoyne Wharf which costs $7 - $10 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney Harbour Bridge and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Jeffrey Street Wharf and arriving at Greenwich Point Wharf. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Sydney Harbour Bridge and Cockatoo Island is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 17 min and costs $8 - $20.

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

The ferry from Jeffrey Street Wharf to Greenwich Point Wharf takes 11 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5199+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Island - 5 ways to travel via ferry, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Island by ferry, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Jeffrey Street Wharf to Greenwich Point Wharfferry Cclc
17 min
$8–20
Ferry via Drummoyne Wharf
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Drummoyne Wharfferry F3
23 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 13.5 km
16 min
$40–55
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Islandwalk 7.8 km
1h 32m
Ferry via Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A
1. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side Aferry F4
2. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
36 min
$14–19

Sydney Harbour Bridge to Cockatoo Island by foot and ferry

37Weekly Services

17 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.6 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Captain Cook Cruises operates a ferry from Jeffrey Street Wharf to Greenwich Point Wharf 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–20 and the journey takes 11 min.

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