What is the cheapest way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island is to line 261 bus which costs $3 - $4 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Milsons Point and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A station and arriving at Poole St At Stuart St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Milsons Point and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A and arriving at Drummoyne Wharf. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Milsons Point and Cockatoo Island is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island without a car is to line 261 bus which takes 18 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island?

The line 261 bus from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A to Poole St At Stuart St takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island bus from?

Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, depart from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A.

Where does the Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Poole St At Stuart St station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 4636+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island - 5 ways to travel via line 261 bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 261 bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A to Poole St At Stuart Stbus 261 / ...
18 min
$3–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Drummoyne Wharfferry F3
19 min
$7–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Islandtaxi 12.8 km
16 min
$30–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from Milsons Point to Cockatoo Islandwalk 7.3 km
1h 26m
Ferry via Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side A
1. Take the ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Barangaroo, Wharf 2, Side Aferry F4
2. Take the ferry from Barangaroo, Wharf 1, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side Aferry F3
32 min
$14–19

Milsons Point to Cockatoo Island by bus

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Distance: 7 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Busways operates a bus from North Sydney Station, Blue St, Stand A to Poole St At Stuart St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Milsons Point Wharf, Side A to Drummoyne Wharf every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 19 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route every 4 hours.

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