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81 Line

Brentwood / Saanichton / Sidney / Swartz Bay

BCTransit 81 Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 81 (Swartz Bay Ferry) has 62 stations departing from Butchart Gardens and ending at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A.

Choose any of the 81 stations below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Swartz Bay Ferry (62 stops)

  • Butchart Gardens

  • Benvenuto Ave at Tod Inlet Trail

  • Wallace Dr at Benvenuto Ave

  • Wallace Dr at Woodward Dr

  • 6800 Blk Wallace Dr

  • Wallace Dr at Mckenna Crt

  • Wallace Dr at Springside Pl

  • Wallace Dr at Llanfair Cres

  • Wallace Dr at Marchant Rd

  • Wallace Dr at Sluggett Rd

  • W Saanich Rd at Wallace Dr

  • W Saanich Rd at Verdier Ave

  • Stellys X Rd at W Saanich Rd

  • Stellys X Rd at Early Pl

  • Stellys X Rd at Gowdy Rd

  • Stellys X Rd at Saanich Fairgrounds

  • Stellys X Rd at Stelly's Secondary

  • Wallace Dr at Stellys X Rd

  • Wallace Dr at White Rd

  • Wallace Dr at Hovey Rd

  • Wallace Dr at Prosser Rd

  • Wallace Dr at Cultra Ave

  • Wallace Dr at Mt Newton X Rd

  • Saanichton Exch Bay C

  • Saanich Pen Hosp Main Entrance

  • Mt Newton X Rd at Saanich Pen Hosp

  • Mt Newton X Rd at Central Saanich Rd

  • Mt Newton X Rd at Hwy 17 West Side

  • Mt Newton X Rd at Hwy 17 East Side

  • Mt Newton X Rd at Stautw Rd

  • Lochside Dr at Ferguson Rd

  • Lochside Dr at James Island Rd

  • Lochside Dr at Wakeman Rd

  • Lochside Dr at Newman Rd

  • Lochside Dr at Cascade Ave

  • 8400 Blk Lochside Dr

  • Lochside Dr at Amity Dr

  • Lochside Dr at Lowe Rd

  • Lochside Dr at Bazan Bay Rd

  • Mctavish Exch Bay D

  • Lochside Dr at Bakerview Pl

  • Lochside Dr at Frost Ave

  • Fifth St at Weiler Ave

  • Fifth St at Ocean Ave

  • Fifth St at Bevan Ave

  • Fifth St at Beacon Ave - Sidney Town Ctr

  • Fifth St at Henry Ave

  • Resthaven Dr at Mills Rd

  • Mills Rd at Pleasant St

  • Bowerbank Rd at Mills Rd

  • Bowerbank Rd at Malaview Ave

  • Bowerbank Rd at Piercy Ave

  • Bowerbank Rd at Ardwell Ave

  • Bowerbank Rd at Colinwood Rd

  • Resthaven Dr at Shoal Harbour Pier

  • Resthaven Dr at Mcdonald Park Rd

  • Mcdonald Park Rd at Blue Heron Rd

  • Mcdonald Park Rd at Bayfield Rd

  • Mcdonald Park Rd at Marina Way

  • Mcdonald Park Rd at Hwy 17

  • Hwy 17 at Lands End Rd

  • Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A

81 FAQ

  • What time does the 81 start operating?

    Services on the 81 start at 05:48 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 81 stop working?

    Services on the 81 stop at 19:57 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 81 arrive?

    When does the Brentwood / Saanichton / Sidney / Swartz Bay line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Brentwood / Saanichton / Sidney / Swartz Bay line that is closest to your location.

  • Is there a 81 station near me?

    to view the nearest 81 station.

BCTransit 81 Line Map - Swartz Bay Ferry

81 Schedule

81 line operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 05:48-19:57

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon05:48-19:57107-137
Tue05:48-19:57107-137
Wed05:48-19:57107-137
Thu05:48-19:57107-137
Fri05:48-19:57107-137
Sat07:58-19:58117-123
Sun07:58-19:58118-121

BCTransit Service Alerts

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81 line fare

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81

The first stop of the 81 route is Butchart Gardens and the last stop is Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Bay A. 81 (Swartz Bay Ferry) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 81 has 62 stations and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 minutes.

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