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The Rocks to Birkenhead Point ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between The Rocks and Birkenhead Point takes 23 min and the fastest ferry takes 9 min. The ferry runs at least 3 times per hour from The Rocks to Birkenhead Point. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

23 min
Duration
7 km
Distance
$8
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

The Rocks to Birkenhead Point ferry times

Ferries run every 20 minutes between The Rocks and Birkenhead Point. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Rocks is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Birkenhead Point at 11:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 20 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ferry ferry 20 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 20 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 20 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 29 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from The Rocks to Birkenhead Point? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from The Rocks to Birkenhead Point.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6.9 km
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between The Rocks, 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 20 min.

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