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

The cheapest way to get from Manly to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 29 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Manly and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G and arriving at Falcon St At Alexander St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Manly and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Manly, Wharf 2 and arriving at Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Manly to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Manly and Cockatoo Island is 11 km. The road distance is 22.6 km.

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

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

How long does it take to get from Manly to Cockatoo Island?

The ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Manly to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G station.

Where does the Manly to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Manly to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Falcon St At Alexander St station.

Can I drive from Manly to Cockatoo Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Manly to Cockatoo Island is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Manly to Cockatoo Island.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 4430+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Manly to Cockatoo Island - 5 ways to travel via ferry, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manly to Cockatoo Island by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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 Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
20 min
$7–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Falcon St At Alexander St144
29 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manly to Cockatoo Island22.6 km
25 min
$55–70
Drive 22.6 km
1. Drive from Manly to Cockatoo Island22.6 km
25 min
$5–7
Ferry via Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A
1. Take the ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side AMff
2. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side AF8 / ...
56 min
$14–30

Manly to Cockatoo Island by ferry

1666Weekly Ferries

20 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11.4 km
Duration: 20 min

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

Manly Fast Ferry operates a ferry from Manly, Wharf 2 to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 20 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Manly Wharf, Belgrave St, Stand G to Falcon St At Alexander St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 29 min. Busways also services this route once daily.

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