What is the cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station is to line 253 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station?

The fastest way to get from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Cockatoo Island and Circular Quay Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from River Shops, Hamilton St and arriving at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Cockatoo Island and Circular Quay Station?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station?

The distance between Cockatoo Island and Circular Quay Station is 7 km.

How do I travel from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station without a car is to ferry which takes 21 min and costs $7 - $20.

How long does it take to get from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station?

The ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station bus from?

Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station bus services, operated by Busways, depart from River Shops, Hamilton St station.

Where does the Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station bus arrive?

Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P.

Where can I stay near Circular Quay Station?

There are 4626+ hotels available in Circular Quay Station.

Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station - 4 ways to travel via ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station 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 Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side AF3 / ...
21 min
$7–20
Line 253 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from River Shops, Hamilton St to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P253
35 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station12.7 km
15 min
$30–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station5.3 km
49 min

Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station by ferry

785Weekly Ferries

21 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay Station.

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Distance: 6.9 km
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia and Circular Quay Station, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A to Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 21 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Busways operates a bus from River Shops, Hamilton St to Wynyard Station, York St, Stand P hourly. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 27 min.

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