
Australia
Macleay Island, platform 2 to Lamb Island Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Macleay Island, platform 2
Queensland
Arrives
Lamb Island
Queensland
At a glance
The Macleay Island, platform 2 to Lamb Island ferry takes about 5m, with 51 listed sailings between 00:03 and 23:33. It is operated by Brisbane City Ferries.
- First sailing
- 00:03
- Last sailing
- 23:33
- Sailings listed
- 51
- Crossing
- 5m
Macleay Island, platform 2 to Lamb Island ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:03 | 00:08 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Daily |
| 00:43 | 00:48 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 01:08 | 01:13 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Sat |
| 04:13 | 04:18 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 05:58 | 06:03 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 06:08 | 06:13 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 07:03 | 07:08 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 07:18 | 07:23 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 07:43 | 07:48 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 07:55 | 08:00 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 08:18 | 08:23 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 08:53 | 08:58 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 09:18 | 09:23 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Daily |
| 09:33 | 09:38 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 09:53 | 09:58 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 10:20 | 10:25 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 10:48 | 10:53 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 10:53 | 10:58 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 11:03 | 11:08 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 11:18 | 11:23 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 11:48 | 11:53 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 12:03 | 12:08 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 12:18 | 12:23 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 12:40 | 12:45 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 13:18 | 13:23 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 13:21 | 13:26 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 13:33 | 13:38 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 13:48 | 13:53 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 14:33 | 14:38 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 14:35 | 14:40 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 15:00 | 15:05 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 15:05 | 15:10 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 15:35 | 15:40 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 15:36 | 15:41 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 16:13 | 16:18 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 16:28 | 16:33 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 16:33 | 16:38 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 16:50 | 16:55 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 16:53 | 16:58 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 17:33 | 17:38 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 17:53 | 17:58 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 18:03 | 18:08 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 18:28 | 18:33 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 19:08 | 19:13 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 19:28 | 19:33 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Daily |
| 20:23 | 20:28 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 21:28 | 21:33 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 21:33 | 21:38 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 22:33 | 22:38 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Weekends |
| 22:48 | 22:53 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 23:33 | 23:38 | 5m | Brisbane City Ferries | Mon–Fri |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Macleay Island, platform 2 – Lamb Island crossing
Five minutes between Macleay and Lamb in the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, 51 sailings a day running from 00.03 to 23.33.
A round-the-clock island link
The SMBI network is not a tourist service. With sailings in almost every hour of the day, it functions as the local road between four inhabited islands and the mainland at Redland Bay.
Platform 2
Macleay has two numbered platforms and this service uses the second. Different SMBI routes berth at different platforms, so the number matters when you are working out where to wait.
Macleay's two platforms serve different island routes; this one leaves from the second.
Vehicles, pets & onboard
- High-speed catamarans
- go card / contactless / 50c flat fare
- Wheelchair & bike friendly
- Flood-resilient terminals
Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
Is a return sailing available?
Yes — see the return route for its schedule.
Is this a domestic or international route?
Domestic — the whole crossing stays within Australia.
Which operator provides this service?
Brisbane City Ferries operates this route.
What's the sailing frequency per day?
51 sailings a day on this route.
What time is the first sailing?
First departure is 00:03, last is 23:33.
What's the duration of this crossing?
Roughly 5m.
How much does a ticket cost?
Ticket prices vary by operator, season and whether you bring a vehicle. Check the operator (Brisbane City Ferries) for current fares.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 5m and several sailings a day (first 00:03, last 23:33), you can return the same day. Always check the return timetable before you go.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings run daily, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Brisbane City Ferries does not list vehicle space on this service — plan to travel as a foot passenger. If you need to bring a car, check with the operator for alternative crossings.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Brisbane City Ferries, so declare your pet when booking.
What's the luggage allowance?
Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Lamb Island
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Lamb Island.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Macleay Island, platform 2 or Lamb Island
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Timetable valid Aug 29, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 30, 2026.
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