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Ferry from Picton to Wellington

Aerial view of Picton ferry port in Queen Charlotte Sound, New Zealand

Route map

  • Bluebridge
  • Interislander

Ferry connections Picton - Wellington

Operators compared

OperatorDuration (hrs:min)Sailings per operating dayOperating daysVessels
Bluebridge3:304258Connemara, Livia
Interislander3:303312Kaiarahi, Kaitaki

Fares by vehicle

Car
€108
Motorcycle
€67
Bicycle
€30
Motorhome
€115
Van
€109

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Aug
5
Sep
5
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec
7
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
7
Apr
7
May
3
Jun
3

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Timetable →

Ports and terminals

Picton

Town port

Terminals
Bluebridge: Lagoon Road 1; Interislander Waitohi: Fahrzeug-Check-in Lagoon Road, Passagierterminal Auckland Street

Wellington

Town port

Terminals
Bluebridge: Waterloo Quay 50 (gegenueber Bahnhof); Interislander: Kaiwharawhara (Aotea Quay)

Frequently asked questions about the Picton - Wellington ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Picton to Wellington take?+
The crossing from Picton to Wellington takes 3 hours 30 minutes on average.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Picton to Wellington run?+
The ferry from Picton to Wellington runs daily, with up to 7 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.

Operator

Which ferry companies sail from Picton to Wellington?+
Bluebridge and Interislander serve the Picton - Wellington route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.

Vehicles

Can I take a vehicle on the Picton - Wellington ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans and vans. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.