The average ferry between Nanaimo and Bowen Island takes 3h 30m and the fastest ferry takes 2h 10m. The ferry service runs several times per day from Nanaimo to Bowen Island. 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 Nanaimo and Bowen Island. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nanaimo is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Bowen Island at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Nanaimo to Bowen Island? 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 Nanaimo to Bowen Island. However, there are services departing from Nanaimo station and arriving at Bowen Island station via Horseshoe Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Nanaimo and Bowen Island is 50.1 km.
You can take a ferry from Departure Bay to Bowen Island via Horseshoe Bay in around 2h 48m.