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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"

Quick Ferry Finder Tool

Don't want to browse the full schedule? Use our Discovery Bay Next Ferry Tool which shows you:

  • 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)


Food Specialties

Lantau is home to some of the most special foods in Hong Kong. Don't miss out on the vegetarian delights served by the Po Lin Monastery right next to the Giant Buddha statue, nor the authentic preserved seafoods and condiments which are made and sold around Tai O village.

Dining choices have never been larger on Lantau but leave space always for the special snacks such as Egg Waffles and Mango stuffed sticky rice dumplings which you will find only in more authentic parts of Hong Kong.


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