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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

Operator Duration (hrs:min) Sailings per operating day Operating days Vessels
Bluebridge 3:30 4 238 Connemara, Livia
Interislander 3:30 3 293 Kaiarahi, Kaitaki

Fares by vehicle

Car
€107
Motorcycle
€67
Bicycle
€49
Motorhome
€126
Van
€108

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

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

Wellington

Town port

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.