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Popular Ferry Operators for Wellington - Picton
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Ferries from Wellington to Picton typically sail 6 times daily and up to 46 times weekly. 2 ferry operators sail between Wellington to Picton, these include
The earliest ferry from Wellington to Picton typically departs Wellington at about 02:00. The average sailing time of a Wellington Picton ferry is approximately 3h 33m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 3h 30m.
Ferry prices for Wellington Picton ferries typically range between €63* and €356*. The average price is around €203*. The cheapest ferry prices from Wellington to Picton start from €27*. The average price for a foot passenger is €90*. The average price for a car ferry is €226*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days, last updated 05 July, 2023.
The distance between Wellington to Picton is approximately 53.9 miles (86.8km), or 46.9 nautical miles.
Yes, Bluebridge, Interislander offer a car ferry from Wellington to Picton. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Wellington and Picton.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Wellington to Picton with Bluebridge, Interislander.
| Wellington - Picton Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | New Zealand | |
| Destination Country | New Zealand | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Bluebridge & Interislander | |
| Average Price | 267 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 47 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 34m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 02:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 46 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
"Great trip"
Staff very friendly and welcoming. Ship really clean. Arrived on board and shown to premium class lounge which we didn't know we had booked. Free breakfast and then morning tea with pastries, sandwiches and drinks. Well worth the money. Loved it. Was a little late on arrival nut weather wasn't great.
'Kaitaki' travelled on Kaitaki
Read More Read LessThe city of Wellington is New Zealand's capital city and is located on the south west tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. It is the North Island's major population centre and is also the world's most southerly capital city. The city takes its name from Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo. His title comes from the town of Wellington in the English county of Somerset. The city is a popular tourist destination, as visitors flock there to take in its natural splendour, with its picturesque harbour and green hills, populated with colonial villas. The city's business centre is located close to Lambton Harbour, part of Wellington Harbour, and lies along a geological fault which can clearly be seen along its western shoreline. Many of the city's suburbs are high above the city centre and popular attractions include the Museum of Wellington City & Sea, Wellington Zoo, and the Zealandia and Wellington Cable Car.
Wellington is the North Island port for ferries to Picton on the South Island. Local ferries also connect Wellington city centre with Eastbourne, Seatoun and Petone.
Picton is a seaside town on New Zealand's south island and sits at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound in the beautiful Marlborough Sound and is regarded as one of New Zealand's prettiest towns. The town is popular with visitors from across the world who go there to enjoy its wonderful coastline, it has around 20% of New Zealand's coastline at its door, and to enjoy the best climate in New Zealand.
Being located on Marlborough Sound gives the town a relaxed atmosphere and is characterised by secluded bays and lovely clear waters. The view from the town's waterfront is perhaps one of the world's finest views and bears testament to the importance of the water and of boats to the town. Regular boat trips from Picton’s waterfront jetties take visitors to stunning locations throughout Queen Charlotte Sound.
Inter-island ferries to and from Wellington arrive and depart from Picton via Marlborough Sound. Most of the sheltered part of the route is through Tory Channel, south of Arapawa Island. The township of Waikawa is a couple of minutes drive from Picton and is home to one of the largest marinas in New Zealand.
Timetables between 25/09/2023 and 01/10/2023
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interislander | 06:15 | 09:45 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon |
| Bluebridge | 08:15 | 11:45 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Interislander | 08:45 | 12:15 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| Interislander | 13:00 | 16:30 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon |
| Bluebridge | 13:30 | 17:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat |
| Interislander | 15:00 | 18:15 | 3 hours 15 minutes | Sat |
| Interislander | 15:45 | 19:15 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon |
| Interislander | 18:15 | 21:45 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Sun |
| Interislander | 20:00 | 23:30 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon |
| Interislander | 20:30 | 00:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Bluebridge | 20:30 | 23:45 | 3 hours 15 minutes | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
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