BC Ferries runs 15 to 16 sailings a day from Denman Island West to Buckley Bay, the first at 06:40 and the last at 21:10. The crossing takes about 10 minutes, and no fare is charged in this direction, as the return is paid at Buckley Bay.
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
Passengers
Passengers fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Adult passenger 12+
BC Ferries
No charge
Child passenger 5-11
BC Ferries
No charge
Vehicles
Vehicles fares
Class
Operator
Fare
Motorcycle
BC Ferries
No charge
Standard vehicle up to 20ft
BC Ferries
No charge
Fares on this crossing are returns, paid at Buckley Bay: one ticket covers the trip there and back. Fares as published by the operators, in CAD, last checked . Fares move with the season and, on the busiest routes, with the sailing — check the operator's price for your day before you travel.
About this crossing
On busy days the posted departure times on this crossing can stop applying. When queues build up at either end, BC Ferries switches to shuttle sailings: the cable ferry unloads, takes on whoever is waiting and heads straight back, returning to the timetable once the backlog has cleared. A service notice and the screens at the terminal say when this is happening. Fares on the Denman run are sold as returns, so one payment covers both directions and nobody asks for a ticket on the second leg. Islanders leaving a car at Denman West to cross on foot have nine free spaces there, with a 48-hour limit.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Denman Island West to Buckley Bay?
About 10 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Denman Island West to Buckley Bay?
Between 15 and 16 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The first boat leaves at 06:40 and the last at 21:10, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Denman Island West to Buckley Bay?
BC Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
How much is the ferry from Denman Island West to Buckley Bay?
No fare is collected in this direction: the return fare is paid at Buckley Bay. Vehicles travel without a fare in this direction. Prices as the operator published them on 5 August 2026.