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

The cheapest way to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island is to ferry which takes 9 min and costs $7 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Barangaroo and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St and arriving at Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Barangaroo and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Barangaroo and Cockatoo Island is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Barangaroo 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 Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St station.

Where does the Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 4636+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Barangaroo 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 Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
9 min
$7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rdbus 501
11 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.3 km
15 min
$30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Islandwalk 7.5 km
1h 28m

Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island by ferry

562Weekly Ferries

9 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barangaroo to Cockatoo Island.

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Distance: 3.8 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B 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, Busways operates a bus from Bank Street Light Rail, Miller St to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 11 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 10 minutes.

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