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

The cheapest way to get from Redfern to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $1 - $4 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Redfern to Cockatoo Island is to train which takes 4 min and costs $3 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Redfern and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chalmers St After Wells St and arriving at Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Redfern and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Redfern Station station and arriving at Town Hall Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Redfern to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Redfern and Cockatoo Island is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Redfern to Cockatoo Island without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs $3 - $7.

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

The train from Redfern Station to Town Hall Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Redfern to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, depart from Chalmers St After Wells St station.

Where do I catch the Redfern to Cockatoo Island train from?

Redfern to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Trains, depart from Redfern Station.

Train or bus from Redfern to Cockatoo Island?

The best way to get from Redfern to Cockatoo Island is to train which takes 4 min and costs $3 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Redfern to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Redfern to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transport for NSW, arrive at Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St station.

Where does the Redfern to Cockatoo Island train arrive?

Redfern to Cockatoo Island train services, operated by Sydney Trains, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 4474+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Redfern to Cockatoo Island - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Redfern to Cockatoo Island by train, bus, ferry, taxi, subway, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Redfern Station to Town Hall StationT4
4 min
$3–7
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chalmers St After Wells St to Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St343
19 min
$1–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side AF8 / ...
48 min
$10–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Redfern to Cockatoo Island12.7 km
15 min
$30–45
Subway
1. Take the subway from Waterloo Station to Victoria Cross StationM1
11 min
$3–5
Walk
1. Take the foot from Redfern to Cockatoo Island9.1 km
1h 34m

Redfern to Cockatoo Island by train

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Distance: 2.5 km
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What companies run services between Redfern, NSW, Australia and Cockatoo Island, NSW, Australia?

Sydney Trains operates a train from Redfern Station to Town Hall Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 4 min. Intercity Trains also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Transport for NSW operates a bus from Chalmers St After Wells St to Museum Of Sydney, Phillip St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 19 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 10 minutes.

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