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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Garden Island is to bus which costs $3 - $6 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Garden Island is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Garden Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from QVB, York St, Stand A and arriving at Cowper Wharf Rdwy Opp Wylde St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sydney and Garden Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B and arriving at Darling Point Wharf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Garden Island?

The distance between Sydney and Garden Island is 4 km.

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

Book your Sydney to Garden Island ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Garden Island without a car is to ferry which takes 11 min and costs $6 - $8.

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

The ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Darling Point Wharf takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Sydney to Garden Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from QVB, York St, Stand A station.

Where does the Sydney to Garden Island bus arrive?

Sydney to Garden Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Cowper Wharf Rdwy Opp Wylde St station.

Where can I stay near Garden Island?

There are 5410+ hotels available in Garden Island.

Sydney to Garden Island - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Garden Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Darling Point Wharfferry F7
11 min
$6–8
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from QVB, York St, Stand A to Cowper Wharf Rdwy Opp Wylde Stbus 311
12 min
$3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydney to Garden Islandtaxi 2.8 km
5 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Sydney to Garden Islandwalk 2.1 km
24 min
Ferry via Taronga Zoo Wharf
1. Take the ferry from Darling Harbour, King St Wharf 2 to Taronga Zoo Wharfferry Cctz
2. Take the ferry from Taronga Zoo Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side Bferry F2
54 min
$15–40

Sydney to Garden Island by ferry

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Distance: 3.6 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side B to Darling Point Wharf hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from QVB, York St, Stand A to Cowper Wharf Rdwy Opp Wylde St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 12 min. Transit Systems also services this route hourly.

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