The average ferry between Bowen Island and Nanaimo, BC takes 2h 47m and the fastest ferry takes 2h 25m. The ferry service runs several times per day from Bowen Island to Nanaimo, BC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run every 4 hours between Bowen Island and Nanaimo, BC. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bowen Island is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Nanaimo, BC at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Horseshoe Bay and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Bowen Island to Nanaimo, BC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct ferry from Bowen Island to Nanaimo, BC. However, there are services departing from Bowen Island station and arriving at Nanaimo, BC station via Horseshoe Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Bowen Island and Nanaimo, BC is 50.1 km.
You can take a ferry from Bowen Island to Nanaimo, BC via Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay in around 3h 19m.