What is the cheapest way to get from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Balmain Wharf and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gladstone Park, Darling St and arriving at Victoria Rd Before Edwin St. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Balmain Wharf and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Balmain Wharf and arriving at Drummoyne Wharf. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Balmain Wharf and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island without a car is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne Wharf takes 9 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Gladstone Park, Darling St station.

Where does the Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Victoria Rd Before Edwin St station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 4715+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island - 7 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne WharfF3
9 min
$7–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gladstone Park, Darling St to Victoria Rd Before Edwin St565w
14 min
$2–4
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Balmain Wharf to Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side BF8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd500X / ...
30 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne4.1 km
6 min
$13–17
Line 442 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Ann St to QVB, York St, Stand B442
2. Take the bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd500X / ...
38 min
$5–7
Line 442 bus
1. Take the bus from Darling St At Ann St to Robert St At Crescent St442
41 min
$5–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne3.9 km
46 min

Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island by ferry

60Weekly Ferries

9 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balmain Wharf to Cockatoo Island.

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Distance: 4.2 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Balmain Wharf to Drummoyne Wharf every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Transit Systems operates a bus from Gladstone Park, Darling St to Victoria Rd Before Edwin St once daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 8 min. Busways also services this route once daily.

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