The average ferry between The Rocks and Cockatoo Island takes 22 min and the fastest ferry takes 9 min. The ferry runs at least 3 times per hour from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run every 20 minutes between The Rocks and Cockatoo Island. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Rocks is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Cockatoo Island at 6:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from The Rocks station and arriving at Cockatoo Island station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between The Rocks and Cockatoo Island is 3.6 km.
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. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly.
