What is the cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island?

The cheapest way to get from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island?

The fastest way to get from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island is to bus which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $4.

Is there a direct bus between The Rocks and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sussex St After King St and arriving at Montague St Before Darling St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct ferry between The Rocks and Cockatoo Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B and arriving at Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island?

The distance between The Rocks and Cockatoo Island is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $4.

How long does it take to get from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island?

The bus from Sussex St After King St to Montague St Before Darling St takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the The Rocks to Cockatoo Island bus from?

The Rocks to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, depart from Sussex St After King St station.

Where does the The Rocks to Cockatoo Island bus arrive?

The Rocks to Cockatoo Island bus services, operated by Transit Systems, arrive at Montague St Before Darling St station.

Where can I stay near Cockatoo Island?

There are 4547+ hotels available in Cockatoo Island.

The Rocks to Cockatoo Island - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island by bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sussex St After King St to Montague St Before Darling St441 / ...
12 min
$2–4
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side AF8 / ...
29 min
$7–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island12.8 km
16 min
$35–45
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Rocks to Cockatoo Island5.6 km
52 min

The Rocks to Cockatoo Island by bus

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Distance: 5.1 km
Duration: 12 min

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

Transit Systems operates a bus from Sussex St After King St to Montague St Before Darling St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 12 min. Busways also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, Sydney Ferries operates a ferry from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 29 min. Captain Cook Cruises also services this route hourly.

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