Service running to normal timetable. 2027 refit dates 18th January - 1st February 2027.
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
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HIGHER FERRY REFIT PERIOD 2027
for information regarding the Higher Ferry 2027 refit dates please: see here: https://dkfb.co.uk/2026/02/14/refit2027/
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The Higher Ferry is back in service and operating to normal schedule.@swasFT @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @DevonLiveNews @INRIXtraffic_UK @DartMarina
Higher Ferry returns.
The Higher Ferry will return to service tomorrow at 08:00 after completing its 2026 refit. @DartMarina @swasFT @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @INRIXtraffic_UK @DevonLiveNews @BBCTravelSW
MAINTENANCE & REFIT.
The Higher Ferry is closed from the 2nd February for its 7 day Refit & Maintenace.@INRIX @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @swasFT @DevonLiveNews @DartMarina
FERRY SERVICE: The Higher Ferry is now operating to normal schedule @INRIX @swasFT @DC_Police @DSFireUpdates @BBCTravelSW @DartMarina