What is the cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point?

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point?

The fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney Opera House and Birkenhead Point?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd and arriving at Victoria Rd Before Day St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney Opera House and Birkenhead Point?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point?

The distance between Sydney Opera House and Birkenhead Point is 7 km.

How do I travel from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point without a car?

The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point without a car is to tram and bus which takes 22 min and costs $5 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point?

It takes approximately 22 min to get from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point bus from?

Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd station.

Where does the Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point bus arrive?

Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Victoria Rd Before Day St station.

Where can I stay near Birkenhead Point?

There are 5218+ hotels available in Birkenhead Point.

Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point - 5 ways to travel via tram, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point by tram, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Tram, bus
best
1. Take the tram from Circular Quay station to QVB stationtram L3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Victoria Rd At Callan Stbus 505 / ...
22 min
$6–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd to Victoria Rd Before Day Stbus 504
39 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8 / ...
39 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Pointtaxi 8.3 km
10 min
$28–35
Walk
1. Take the walk from Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Pointwalk 7.7 km
1h 32m

Sydney Opera House to Birkenhead Point by foot, tram, and bus

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Distance: 6.6 km
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Birkenhead Point, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–9 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from St Mary's Cathedral, St Marys Rd to Victoria Rd Before Day St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 18 min. Busways also services this route every 20 minutes.

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