Stockton Ferry, NSW: Costs and timetable from Newcastle

The Stockton Ferry crosses the Hunter River from Newcastle’s Queens Wharf to Stockton. The timetable has departures every 20 minutes, and Stockton Ferry fares cost $2.24.

Where is the Stockton Ferry?

The Stockton Ferry in New South Wales crosses the mouth of the Hunter River from Newcastle to Stockton. It’s part of Newcastle’s public transport network, and acts as a short cut that saves on a drive that goes well out of the way.

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Stockton Ferry cost

The Newcastle to Stockton Ferry, because it is integrated in the public transport network, can be paid for with Opal. There’s no need to get an Opal card for this – tapping in and tapping out with your credit card works just the same.

The Stockton Ferry fare price with Opal is just $2.24 one way.

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Stockton Ferry timetable

The full Stockton Ferry timetable is available on the Newcastle Transport website. However, on weekdays, the first ferry of the day departs from Stockton at 05.10. The final service departs for Newcastle at 23.45.

On Saturdays, the first Stockton to Newcastle ferry is at 05.22, and the last at 00.55. On Sundays and public holidays, the first ferry leaves at 08.40, and the last at 22.05.

In the other direction, the first Newcastle to Stockton ferry leaves at 05.05, and the last at 00.00. On Saturdays, the first ferry is at 05.15 and the last at midnight. On Sundays and public holidays, the first is at 08.30 and the last at 22.00

How long does the Stockton Ferry take?

This Hunter River ferry service takes about five minutes to cross from Queens Wharf in Newcastle to Stockton Wharf. Stockton Ferry services depart every 20 minutes for most of the day, changing to every 15 minutes during peak commuter hours and every 30 minutes in the early morning and evening.

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