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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island is to 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 $7 - $20.

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 five 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 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Sydney and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Central Station station and arriving at St Leonards Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Sydney and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Sydney to Cockatoo Island?

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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 $7 - $20.

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 20 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 do I catch the Sydney to Cockatoo Island train from?

Sydney to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Central Station.

Train or bus from Sydney to Cockatoo Island?

The best way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island is to bus which takes 10 min and costs $2 - $4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $7 and takes 18 min.

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 does the Sydney to Cockatoo Island train arrive?

Sydney to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at St Leonards Station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 5163+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

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There are 5 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
$7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Montague St Before Darling Stbus 441 / ...
10 min
$2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to St Leonards Stationtrain T1 / ...
18 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.2 km
14 min
$35–50
Walk
1. Take the foot 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 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from QVB, York St, Stand B to Montague St Before Darling St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 10 min. Busways also services this route every 5 minutes.

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