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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney Opera House to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney Opera House and Cockatoo Island?

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 Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Sydney Opera House and Cockatoo Island is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney Opera House to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 39 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5174+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Sydney Opera House to Cockatoo Island - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney Opera House to Cockatoo Island by ferry or taxi

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1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8 / ...
39 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney Opera House to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 13.3 km
16 min
$40–50

Sydney Opera House to Cockatoo Island by foot and ferry

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Distance: 7.8 km
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Sydney Opera House, NSW, Australia and Cockatoo Island, 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 $7–10 and the journey takes 29 min.

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