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
Area Map
Get your bearings
> Local attractions, beaches and walks
> The best cafes, bars and restaurants
> Download or print
FERRY NEWS
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
Service status:
Higher Ferry has now returned to service.
@DSFireUpdates @swasFT @DC_Police @INRIXtraffic_UK @DartMarina
FERRY SERVICE:
The higher ferry has suspended its service due to strong southerly winds.
We apologise for the disruption and inconvenience. @INRIXtraffic_UK @swasFT @DSFireUpdates @DevonLiveNews @DC_Police @DartMarina
FERRY SERVICE:
Higher ferry is back in service and operating to normal timetable.@swasFT @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @INRIXtraffic_UK @DartMarina
FERRY SERVICE:
The ferry has been forced to close temporarily due strong southerly winds!
We apologise for the inconvenience and hope to be running again later today.@swasFT @DSFireUpdates @INRIXtraffic_UK @DartMarina @DC_Police