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Depending on the season their are usually 6 daily and 41 weekly sailings between Picton and Wellington. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Picton to Wellington, Bluebridge & Interislander. Picton Wellington Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Picton Wellington ferry typically departs Picton at about 02:30. The average sailing time of a ferry from Picton to Wellington is approximately 3h 30m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 3h 30m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Picton to Wellington typically range between $120* and $562*. On average the Picton Wellington ferry is $327*. The cheapest Picton Wellington ferry prices start from $55*. The average price for a foot passenger is $163*. The average price for a Picton Wellington car ferry is $375*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Picton and Wellington is approximately 53.9 miles (86.8km), or 46.9 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Picton to Wellington provided by Bluebridge, Interislander. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Picton and Wellington.
Yes, Picton Wellington ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Picton to Wellington with Bluebridge, Interislander.
| Picton - Wellington Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | New Zealand | |
| Destination Country | New Zealand | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Bluebridge & Interislander | |
| Average Price | A$322* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 41 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 02:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:15 | |
| Distance | 46 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
Located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, the town of Picton is near to the head of Queen Charlotte Sound which is near the north east coast of New Zealand's South Island. The town, named after the Welsh military associate of the Duke of Wellington, Sir Thomas Picton, is one of the most picturesque seaside town in New Zealand. It has around 20% of New Zealand's coastline at its door and the best climate of anywhere in the country, which combine to make Picton a must see destination of both domestic and international visitors to Marlborough.
The Marlborough Sound gives Picton its relaxed atmosphere with its secluded bays and crystal clear waters. The town's waterfront is forever changing colour and its marinas are always a hive of activity. There are boat trips available from Picton to other amazing locations throughout Queen Charlotte Sound.
Inter-island ferries to and from Wellington arrive and depart here by way of the Marlborough Sounds. Most of the sheltered part of the route is through Tory Channel, south of Arapawa Island.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and lies on the south coast of New Zealand's North Island. New Zealand's second largest city is surrounded by a lovely harbour, that offers visitors with amazing views, along with a good selection of Victorian buildings often built on slopes of hills. There are many things to see and do in the city and it is widely regarded as being New Zealand's most picturesque city and lies at the crossroads between the North Island and the South Island, with regular ferry crossings between the two. The city has a good selection of beaches and a beautiful coastline which have been popular with visitors for many years. Perhaps the most desirable coastal part of the city is Eastbourne where Days Bay and Sunshine Bay are especially popular and both a generally suitable for swimming.
The city's urban area includes the city itself, Porirua to the north, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt which are to the north east and collectively are known as the Hutt Valley.
Timetables between 22/4/2024 and 28/4/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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| Bluebridge | 02:30 | 06:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Interislander | 07:30 | 11:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Bluebridge | 07:45 | 11:15 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Interislander | 11:00 | 14:30 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Bluebridge | 14:00 | 17:30 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Interislander | 14:15 | 17:45 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Interislander | 18:30 | 22:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Everyday |
| Bluebridge | 19:15 | 22:45 | 3 hours 30 minutes | Everyday |
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