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

The cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Balmain Wharf is to ferry which costs $7 - $10 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Balmain Wharf is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $25 - $31.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Cockatoo Island to Balmain Wharf?

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

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

The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Balmain Wharf without a car is to ferry which takes 16 min and costs $7 - $10.

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

The ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where can I stay near Balmain Wharf?

There are 4562+ hotels available in Balmain Wharf.

Cockatoo Island to Balmain Wharf - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and taxi

There are 2 ways to get from Cockatoo Island to Balmain Wharf by ferry or taxi

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 Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Balmain WharfF8
16 min
$7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cockatoo Island to Balmain Wharf9 km
12 min
$25–31

Cockatoo Island to Balmain Wharf by ferry

279Weekly Ferries

16 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

Launch map view

Distance: 3.6 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Balmain Wharf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 16 min.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Ferry operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.