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Portarlington ↔ Docklands

Mon-Fri

Sat-Sun

One way prices below. Public holidays use weekend pricing.

Adults

A$21.50

A$ 25.00

Concessions & Seniors

Seniors, Students & Concession Cards

A$20.00

A$ 23.00

Children

Ages 4-16 inclusive

A$13.00

A$ 16.00

Infant

Ages 0-3 inclusive - Must reserve a seat

Free

Free

Family Pass

2 adults + 2 children

A$60.50

A$ 71.50

Group Fares (p/person)

Group 25+

A$19.50

A$ 22.50

Services between Portarlington and Docklands

Visit the historic township of Portarlington and the skyscrapers of Melbourne with a ferry to Portarlington from Dockland and back. Currently, all tickets must be pre-booked from this page or at least 60 minutes before departure from one of our participating retail partners listed below:

Having an issue booking a return ticket online? View instructions & FAQ here

All Public Holidays will use the weekend timetable.

If you travel with us often, check out our Multi-trip benefits

  • Save up to 46% per trip (travel from $13.50 one way with a 50 pass*)
  • Flexibility to cancel or change bookings at the last minute without penalties (this cannot be done using an individual ticket)
  • 10, 20 & 30 Pass Multi-trips can be used during off-peak and peak periods avoiding weekend surcharge fees!
  • Receive a 5% discount on F&B onboard and Melbourne Ferry Terminal
  • Instant access to the Multi-trip Rewards Program
  • The pass lasts for 3 years so there’s no rush to use it

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 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

    Things to Know Before You Go

    Fare for the Ferry from Portarlington to Melbourne and Back

    COVID-19 Ticket Policy

TRAVEL SAFELY

We are implementing the following steps to ensure your safety during travel:

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Additional Cleaning

All high-touch surfaces will be disinfected before and after each service.

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Keep Your Distance

Give others space and
keep your distance where you can.

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Fitted Face Mask (Recommended)

Fitted face masks are strongly recommended in line with Victorian Government’s existing indoor mask recommendations

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Practice Good Hygiene

Wash your hands with soap
regularly and then dry.
Cough or sneeze into
your elbow

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Pre-book Your Tickets

Tickets must be pre-booked: either online or from the Portarlington Post Office. There will be no landside / onboard sales.

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We're Going Cashless

The café will not be
accepting cash sales
onboard until
otherwise advised.

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Stay Home if You're Sick

If you are feeling unwell,
please don’t travel.

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Ferry Bicycle Policy

To ensure the safety of passengers and the proper functioning of our bike racks, we have established a bicycle policy. Click here to view >>