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North Vancouver to Nanaimo ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between North Vancouver and Nanaimo takes 1h 45m and the fastest ferry takes 1h 40m. The ferry service runs several times per day from North Vancouver to Nanaimo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 45m
Duration
65 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Ferry

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  1. Take the ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Waterfront Station Southboundferry ferry SeaBus
  2. Take the ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry Van→Nan
2h 47m

North Vancouver to Nanaimo ferry times

Ferries run every 4 hours between North Vancouver and Nanaimo. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Vancouver is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Nanaimo at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Waterfront Station Southbound and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from North Vancouver to Nanaimo? 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.

Map of how to get from North Vancouver to Nanaimo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between North Vancouver, BC, Canada and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

You can take a ferry from Lonsdale Quay Southbound to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminal via Waterfront Station Southbound and Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal in around 2h 47m.

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