Ferry F8 · Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A → Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A

Ferry Regular line Operator: Sydney Ferries

Line F8 runs between Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A; on weekdays the first departure is at 06:15 and the last at 23:45, every ~60 min.

Headway~30 min
First departure06:24
Last departure23:19
Average ride~28 min
Stops6
Departures per day23
Route length7 km
Peak~28 min
Off-peak~23 min
Saturday17 departures
Sunday12 departures

Ferry of Sydney public transport — connects Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A, with 6 stops per direction.The first departure is at 06:24, the last at 23:19.Departures run every ~30 min, and the ride takes ~28 min on average.

Timetable checked on 26/10/2026.

Routes in this direction

Most departures take route A. Some take a different route — pick one to see it on the map, in the timetable and in the stop list.

B next to a time = that departure takes this route

Timetable

First

06:24

Last

23:19

Departures

Line F8 timetable — on weekdays
06	2449
07	1949
08	19^B49^B
09	19^D
10	19^C
11	19^D
12	19^C
13	19
14	19^B
15	19^C
16	19^B
17	1949
18	19^C49^B
19	19
20	19
21	19
22	19
23	19

Line F8 timetable — on Saturdays
07	19^B
08	19^C
09	19^C
10	19^B
11	19^C
12	19^D
13	19^B
14	19^C
15	19^C
16	19
17	19^B
18	19^C
19	19^B
20	19^B
21	19^B
22	19
23	19

Line F8 timetable — on Sundays and holidays
09	19^C
10	19^B
11	19
12	19^B
13	19^D
14	19^B
15	19^C
16	19^B
17	19
18	19^B
19	19^C
20	19

Changed25.10.2026.

Checked26.10.2026.

Stops

6 stops~28 min in total

Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A
#211033 — Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A
F3departure0min
Woolwich Wharf
#21101 — Woolwich Wharf
+4 min4min
Greenwich Point Wharf
#20651 — Greenwich Point Wharf
+3 min7min
Birchgrove Wharf
#20412 — Birchgrove Wharf
+3 min10min
Balmain Wharf
#20413 — Balmain Wharf
+6 min16min
Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
#2000225 — Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B
F2 F5 F6+12 min28min

Frequently asked questions

When are the first and last departures of line F8?

On weekdays the first departure from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A is at 06:24 and the last at 23:19. There are 23 departures in total.

Does line F8 run on weekends?

Yes — on Saturday from 07:19 to 23:19 and on Sunday from 09:19 to 20:19.

Does line F8 run on Sundays?

Yes. On Sundays line F8 has 12 departures from Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A, the first at 09:19 and the last at 20:19.

How often does line F8 run?

Departures run about every 30 minutes (median headway between 06:00 and 21:00 on weekdays). It is denser at peak and sparser in the evening and at weekends.

How long is the ride on line F8?

The whole ride takes about 28 minutes on average — from about 23 minutes off-peak to about 28 minutes at peak.

How many stops does line F8 have?

In the Cockatoo Island Wharf, Side A → Circular Quay, Wharf 4, Side B direction, line F8 has 6 stops.

How long is the route of line F8?

The route in this direction is about 7 km long.