Where to purchase tickets
The easiest way to book on this website using the button below.
Alternatively, you can purchase ticket sales during opening hours via the Portarlington Post Office or Portarlington Grand Hotel or by appointment at Helloworld Travel Drysdale and Helloworld Travel Geelong West.
Ticket sales are available at the Melbourne Ferry Terminal during opening hours with the Port Phillip Ferries customer experience team. Payment methods include credit/debit card only, ticket sales are available until 40 minutes prior to departure. (This excludes group ticket sales of 10 or more people).
When boarding, please present your pre-purchased ticket via your electronic device or in a printed version.
Port Phillip Ferries is proud to be partnering with Travellers Aid to support unpaid carers and/or the person they care for to have a day out, enjoying our destinations across the bay. A trained volunteer or qualified staff member from Travellers Aid can be with you on the entire journey to assist you with things such as pushing a wheelchair, vision impairment guidance, meal and communication assistance or just companionship.
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Ferry Bicycle Policy
Ferry Tickets
Current Timetable
Due to varying demand patterns, Port Phillip Ferries has three timetables in place at different times during the year.
Click here to view all timetable periods.
Portarlington to Docklands
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Monday to Friday | 7:15 am | 8:25 am |
| Monday, Wed-Fri | 4:00 pm | 5:10 pm |
| Tuesdays only | 11:00 am | 12:10 pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 am
5:00 pm |
10:10 am
6:10 pm |
Docklands to Portarlington
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Monday to Friday |
9:30 am
5:40 pm |
10:40 am
6:50 pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 10:40 am
6:30 pm |
11:50 am
7:40 pm |
Portarlington to Geelong
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Monday, Wed – Fri | 11:00 am | 11:40 am |
| Saturday and Sunday |
12:10 pm | 12:50 pm |
Geelong to Portarlington
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Monday, Wed – Fri | 3:00 pm | 3:40 pm |
| Saturday and Sunday |
4:00 pm | 4:40 pm |
Geelong to Docklands
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Monday, Wed – Fri |
3:00 pm* | 5:10 pm |
| Saturday and Sunday |
4:00* pm | 6:10 pm |
* These services travel via Portarlington
Docklands to Geelong
| Day of the week | Depart | Arrive |
| Monday, Wed – Fri |
9:30 am* | 11:40 am |
| Saturday and Sunday |
10:40 am* | 12:50 pm |
* These services travel via Portarlington
Pricing for all ferry options
Portarlington Services
Off Peak Pricing
| Monday – Friday | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $20.00 | $40.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $60.50 | $121.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $19.50 | $39.00 |
Peak Period Pricing
| Weekends & Public Holidays | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $71.50 | $143.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $22.50 | $45.00 |
Multi-Pass Value Packs for Portarlington Services
| Value | Price Per Tip | |
| 10 Trip Pass | $175.00 | $17.50 |
| 20 Trip Pass | $330.00 | $16.50 |
| 30 Trip Pass | $465.00 | $15.50 |
| 50 Trip Pass (Mon-Fri only) | $675.00 | $13.50 |
Between Geelong and Portarlington
Off Peak Pricing (Only runs in school holidays)
| Monday – Friday | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $40.00 | $80.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $12.00 | $24.00 |
Peak Pricing
| Weekends & Public Holidays | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $17.00 | $34.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $52.00 | $104.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $15.00 | $30.00 |
Geelong Services
Off Peak Pricing (Only runs in school holidays)
| Monday to Friday | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $23.00 | $46.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $21.00 | $42.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $65.00 | $130.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $20.00 | $40.00 |
Peak Pricing
| Weekends & Public Holidays | One Way | Return |
| Adult | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Concession & Seniors | $24.50 | $49.00 |
| Children (4-16yrs inc.) | $18.50 | $37.00 |
| Infants (under 4yrs) | Free | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 kids) | $77.00 | $154.00 |
| Groups (25+ people) | $23.50 | $46.00 |