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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $21 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L and arriving at Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Sydney to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between Sydney and Cockatoo Island is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island without a car is to bus which takes 14 min and costs $2 - $4.

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

The bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Sydney to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, depart from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L station.

Where does the Sydney to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

Sydney to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Busways, arrive at Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 4572+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

Sydney to Cockatoo Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and foot

There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Cockatoo Island by bus, taxi, or foot

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Sydney to Cockatoo Island by bus

3826Weekly Buses

14 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5.9 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Busways operates a bus from Town Hall House, Druitt St, Stand L to Victoria Rd After Lyons Rd every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 14 min. Transit Systems also services this route every 10 minutes.

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