F8 Cockatoo Island Ferry Schedule

Operator: Sydney Ferries Duration: 23m6 terminals 440 daily sailings

The F8 Cockatoo Island ferry connects Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A via 4 intermediate stop(s). A crossing takes about 23m. There are 440 scheduled sailing(s) per day, operated by Sydney Ferries. Full departure and arrival times, fares, and a route map with live vessel positions are below. Schedule data comes from the operator’s official GTFS feed — always confirm with the operator before travelling.

Route Map

Terminal locations, ferry route, and live vessel position. Positions are schedule-based estimates updated every 30 seconds, not GPS.

Ferry Timetable

#DepartsArrivesStops
1 06:15 06:44 6
2 06:15 06:44 6
3 06:15 06:44 6
4 06:15 06:44 6
5 06:15 06:44 6
6 06:15 06:44 6
7 06:24 06:47 5
8 06:24 06:47 5
9 06:24 06:47 5
10 06:24 06:47 5
11 06:24 06:47 5
12 06:24 06:47 5
13 06:45 07:14 6
14 06:45 07:14 6
15 06:45 07:14 6
16 06:45 07:14 6
17 06:45 07:14 6
18 06:45 07:14 6
19 06:45 07:14 6
20 06:45 07:14 6
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All times in local time (Australia/Sydney). Schedules may vary by day of week and season.

Terminal Facilities

Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink📶 Wi-Fi♿ Accessible
Balmain Wharf
🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area♿ Accessible
Birchgrove Wharf
🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area♿ Accessible
Greenwich Point Wharf
🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area♿ Accessible
Woolwich Wharf
🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area♿ Accessible
Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A
🅿️ Parking🚻 Restrooms💺 Waiting Area🍔 Food & Drink📶 Wi-Fi♿ Accessible

Terminals & Stops

Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B -33.8606, 151.2104
Balmain Wharf -33.8546, 151.1863
Birchgrove Wharf -33.8464, 151.1864
Greenwich Point Wharf -33.8420, 151.1807
Woolwich Wharf -33.8388, 151.1760
Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A -33.8608, 151.2121

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the F8 Cockatoo Island ferry schedule?

The F8 Cockatoo Island ferry connects Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B and Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A via 4 intermediate stop(s). A crossing takes about 23m. There are 440 scheduled sailing(s) per day, operated by Sydney Ferries. Full departure and arrival times, fares, and a route map with live vessel positions are below. Schedule data comes from the operator’s official GTFS feed — always confirm with the operator before travelling.

How long does the F8 Cockatoo Island ferry take?

A crossing takes approximately 23m, though this can vary by sailing and conditions.

How many terminals does the F8 Cockatoo Island route have?

The route serves 6 terminal(s), from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B to Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A.

Who operates the F8 Cockatoo Island ferry?

The route is operated by Sydney Ferries. Schedule data is sourced from the operator’s official GTFS feed.

Are the live vessel positions real GPS?

No. Positions shown on the map are schedule-based estimates interpolated from the published timetable, not real-time GPS. Always confirm live status with the operator.

About the F8 Cockatoo Island Ferry

The F8 Cockatoo Island ferry route is operated by Sydney Ferries and connects Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side B with Circular Quay, Wharf 2, Side A. The crossing takes approximately 23m. This page provides the complete ferry schedule and timetable for the F8 Cockatoo Island route, including 6 terminals and 440 daily sailings.

Schedule data is sourced from the official GTFS feed published by Sydney Ferries. Live vessel positions shown on the map are schedule-based estimates interpolated along the route, not GPS. Schedules may change seasonally or due to weather conditions — always confirm with the operator before traveling.