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South Bank ferry terminal to North Quay ferry terminal

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South Bank ferry terminal to North Quay ferry terminal Ferry

Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026

(c) Photo: Chris Olszewski, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)

Departs

South Bank ferry terminal

Queensland

4m
0.2 nm

Arrives

North Quay ferry terminal

Queensland

Route F170 sailings listed0.2 nm

At a glance

The South Bank ferry terminal to North Quay ferry terminal ferry takes about 4m, with 70 listed sailings between 00:13 and 23:45. It is operated by Brisbane City Ferries.

First sailing
00:13
Last sailing
23:45
Sailings listed
70
Crossing
4m

South Bank ferry terminal to North Quay ferry terminal ferry timetable

DepartsArrivesDurationOperatorRuns
00:1300:174mBrisbane City FerriesFri, Sat
06:3006:344mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
06:5807:024mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
07:3007:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
07:4307:474mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
07:5808:024mBrisbane City FerriesWeekends
08:0008:044mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
08:1308:174mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
08:3008:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
08:4308:474mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
08:5809:024mBrisbane City FerriesWeekends
09:0009:044mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
09:1309:174mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
09:3009:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
09:4309:474mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
10:0010:044mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
10:1310:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
10:3010:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
10:4310:474mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
11:0011:044mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
11:1311:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
11:3011:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
11:4311:474mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
12:0012:044mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
12:1312:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
12:3012:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
12:4312:474mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
13:0013:044mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
13:1313:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
13:3013:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
13:4313:474mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
14:0014:044mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
14:1314:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
14:3014:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
14:4314:474mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
15:0015:044mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
15:1315:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
15:3015:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
15:4315:474mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
16:0016:044mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
16:1316:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
16:3016:344mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
16:4316:474mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
17:0017:044mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
17:1317:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
17:3017:344mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
17:4317:474mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
17:4517:494mBrisbane City FerriesWeekends
18:0018:044mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
18:1318:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
18:3018:344mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
18:4318:474mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
18:4518:494mBrisbane City FerriesWeekends
19:0019:044mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
19:1319:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
19:3019:344mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
19:4319:474mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
19:4519:494mBrisbane City FerriesWeekends
20:0020:044mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
20:1320:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
20:3020:344mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
20:4320:474mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
20:4520:494mBrisbane City FerriesWeekends
21:0021:044mBrisbane City FerriesMon–Fri
21:1321:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
21:4521:494mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
22:1322:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
22:4522:494mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
23:1323:174mBrisbane City FerriesDaily
23:4523:494mBrisbane City FerriesFri, Sat

Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.

About the South Bank ferry terminalNorth Quay ferry terminal crossing

Eighty-nine departures for a four-minute crossing, forty-three of them every day. Six calendars cover the rest, and the service runs from 00:13 to 23:45.

Nineteen boats exist on Saturdays alone

They run 15:28 to 23:43 — all of them after three in the afternoon. Brisbane adds its extra river capacity to Saturday evening rather than to the weekday peak.

Seventeen weekday-only sailings

Those cover 06:30 to 21:00. Add the groups up by day and a weekday gets sixty-two boats, a Saturday seventy-two and a Sunday forty-nine.

8 August to 7 October 2026

Four hundred metres between the parklands bank and the western edge of the CBD. At this frequency the CityHopper is a pedestrian crossing that happens to float.

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

Who operates the service?

Brisbane City Ferries runs this crossing.

How many sailings run each day?

70 sailings a day, every day.

Is this a domestic or international route?

Domestic — the whole crossing stays within Australia.

How long does the crossing take?

About 4m.

What time is the first sailing?

First departure is 00:13, last is 23:45.

Is a return sailing available?

Yes — see the return route for its schedule.

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 4m and several sailings a day (first 00:13, last 23:45), 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 North Quay ferry terminal

Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart North Quay ferry terminal.

Same departure port

More ferries from South Bank ferry terminal

Everything else that sails from the same quay.

Sharing a stop

Crossings calling at South Bank ferry terminal or North Quay ferry terminal

Nearby links that share a quay with this one.

Timetable valid Sep 6, 2026Nov 4, 2026.

Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated September 6, 2026.

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