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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The higher ferry is back in service and running to normal timetable.@swasFT @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @DevonLiveNews @DartMarina
The Higher Ferry is closed temporarily for a cable change operation. Service will resume later today upon completion of these works. We apologise for the disruption and for any inconvenience.@swasFT @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @INRIXtraffic_UK @DevonLiveNews
RT @darthigherferry: CABLE CHANGE OPERATION:
On Tuesday 3rd March the Higher Ferry will open as normal at 06:30 but will close temporaril…
CABLE CHANGE OPERATION:
On Tuesday 3rd March the Higher Ferry will open as normal at 06:30 but will close temporarily at 10:00am.
Last ferry from Dartmouth will be: 09:45
The ferry will reopen upon completion of these works https://dkfb.co.uk/2026/02/26/cable-change-operation/@DevonLiveNews @INRIX