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
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> The best cafes, bars and restaurants
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FERRY NEWS
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All Customers,
On the 2nd of February 2026 the Higher Ferry will enter its refit period, this refit and MCA inspection will last approximately 7 days. for information click: https://dkfb.co.uk/about/news/
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⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️
Strong winds across the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall
Thursday 1700 – 2300
Latest info 👉 http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Service status:
Higher Ferry has now returned to service.
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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