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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Olympic Park and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Olympic Park Station, Park St station and arriving at Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney Olympic Park and Cockatoo Island?

No, there is no direct ferry from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island. However, there are services departing from Sydney Olympic Park Wharf, Side A and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Sydney Olympic Park and Cockatoo Island is 20 km. The road distance is 14.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $6.

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

The bus from Olympic Park Station, Park St to Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd takes 36 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Olympic Park Station, Park St.

Where does the Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd station.

Can I drive from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island is 15 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5206+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island - 6 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or foot

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Olympic Park Station, Park St to Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rdbus N81
36 min
$3–6
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Sydney Olympic Park Wharf, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
49 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 14.6 km
17 min
$45–55
Drive 14.6 km
1. Drive from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Islandcar 14.6 km
17 min
$3–4
Walk
1. Take the walk from Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Islandwalk 14.8 km
2h 54m
Line 533 bus, line 52 bus
1. Take the bus from Olympic Park Station, Park St to Top Ryde Shops, Church Stbus 533
2. Take the bus from Top Ryde City Shopping Centre, Blaxland Rd to Victoria Rd Before Lyons Rdbus 52 / ...
39 min
$6–8

Sydney Olympic Park to Cockatoo Island by bus

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Distance: 20 km
Duration: 36 min

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

Busways operates a bus from Olympic Park Station, Park St to Parramatta Rd Before Lyons Rd 3 times a day. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 36 min. Transit Systems also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Sydney Olympic Park Wharf, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 34 min.

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