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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island is to line 442 bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney 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 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Sydney and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $6 - $8.

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

The ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Sydney to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Sydney 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 5298+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Sydney to Cockatoo Island - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 442 bus

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
9 min
$6–8
Line 442 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Montague St Before Darling Stbus 441 / ...
10 min
$2–4
Line 52 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Hyde Park, Park St, Stand C to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rdbus 507 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Drummoyne Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
33 min
$9–12
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Central Station to St Leonards Stationtrain T1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Greenwich Point Wharf to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F8
48 min
$23–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.2 km
14 min
$35–50
Walk
1. Take the walk from Sydney to Cockatoo Islandwalk 7.4 km
1h 27m

Sydney to Cockatoo Island by ferry

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Montague St Before Darling St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 10 min.

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