Discovery Bay Ferry Schedule - Complete Timetable & Travel Guide
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Route: Central Pier 3 ↔ Discovery Bay Ferry Pier
Journey Time: 25 minutes (Fast Ferry only)
Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes during peak hours
Operator: Discovery Bay Transportation Services Limited
Weekday Ferry Schedule (Monday - Friday)
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Fares & Ticketing
Registered Octopus (Discovery Bay Residents)
| Ticket Type | Single Journey Fare |
|---|---|
| Adult | HK$ 38.20 |
| Senior (65+) | HK$ 24.00 |
| Child (1-11 years) | HK$ 19.10 |
| Full-time Student (under 26, residing in DB) | HK$ 19.10 |
Non-Registered Octopus & Cash Fares
| Ticket Type | Single Journey Fare |
|---|---|
| Adult | HK$ 55.80 |
| Senior (65+) / Child (1-11 years) | HK$ 27.90 |
Transport Cards (Multi-ride stored-trip ticket valid for 60 days)
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (20 trips) | HK$ 884.00 |
| Senior/Child (20 trips) | HK$ 442.00 |
Note: Registered Octopus Cards must be registered with Discovery Bay Services Management Limited for Discovery Bay Residents. Non-residents pay higher fares. Fares effective April 1, 2025 - please verify with Discovery Bay Transportation Services before traveling as fares may change. There is a special concessionary fare of HK$30 for foreign domestic helpers employed by DB residents on weekends/holidays (requires valid helper card).
Important Travel Information
- Departure Point (Central): Central Pier 3 (near IFC Mall)
- Arrival Point: Discovery Bay Ferry Pier, North Lantau
- Journey Duration: Approximately 25 minutes (fast ferry only)
- Service Type: Air-conditioned fast ferries only (no slow ferries)
- Frequency: Every 15-30 minutes during peak hours, 30-60 minutes off-peak
- Payment Methods: Octopus card, cash (exact change preferred)
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible ferries available
Getting to Central Pier 3
Central Pier 3 is located on the northern waterfront of Hong Kong Island, adjacent to the IFC Mall:
- MTR: Exit at Hong Kong Station (Tung Chung Line or Airport Express), walk 5 minutes through IFC Mall
- Bus: Multiple routes stop at Exchange Square/IFC
- Tram: Alight at Central (Western Market) and walk 8 minutes
- Taxi: Tell driver "Central Pier 3" or "Discovery Bay Ferry"
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- Next available ferries you can actually catch
- Travel time from your current location to the pier
- Whether you're in time for each ferry
- Bilingual display (English/繁體中文)
Service Updates & Typhoon Information
Ferry services may be suspended or reduced during:
- Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above
- Black Rainstorm Warning
- Extreme weather conditions
Always check current service status before traveling during adverse weather. Contact Discovery Bay Transportation Services for real-time updates.
Last Updated: January 2026 (Schedules effective April 1, 2025)