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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On 10th June 2026, a team of nerdy navigators will attempt to set an extremely obscure world record: Complete a journey including every vehicle chain ferry in the UK, in an electric car, in under 24 hours. They will be raising money for the CALM
This day in history 6 June 1944, #DDay, British soldiers landed in Normandy alongside Allied forces to begin the liberation of Europe 🪖
Today, we remember their courage, sacrifice, and service 🫡
Lest we forget.
THE HIGHER FERRY IS NOW CLOSED FOR VITAL MAINTENANCE. IT WILL RETURN TO SERVICE AT 06:30 TOMORROW (2ND JUNE) @SWAST @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @DevonAlert @DartMarina @DevonLiveNews
On Monday 1st June the Higher Ferry will close early at 21:00hrs for some essential maintenance.
It will return to service at 06:30 on Tuesday 2nd June.@DartMarina @PremierMarinas @swasFT @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @INRIXtraffic_UK @DevonLiveNews