Service running to normal timetable
Dartmouth – Kingswear
Part of the A379 between Plymouth and Torbay
Saves 25 miles or 50 minutes on a round trip
Shuttle Service – 3 Minute Crossing
7 Days a week – All year round
- The Higher Ferry is now contactless and does not accept cash or cheques as payment
- Single fares are available for all categories of Vehicle on board
- Day returns and 10-trip concession cards for passenger vehicles up to 8 persons (cars) and commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tons are also available on board
- Concession cards can be purchased on-Board and topped up online.
Ticket Prices
2 Ways to pay
1: Onboard
2: Frequent User Concession
Ferry Timetable
7 days a week
365 days a year
Mon – Sat: 6:30 am – 22:50 pm
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Bridge road update:
The fallen tree has now been cleared and both are now open. The Higher Ferry will be open as normal tomorrow morning. First ferry from Dartmouth 08:00
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The Higher Ferry is temporarily closed due to a fallen tree blocking bridge road. Devon County Council are aware and are looking to clean the obstruction. We will return to service once the road is clear. @DartMarina @swasFT @DevonLiveNews