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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Good morning, this afternoon the Higher Ferry could face further weather-related disruption with wind speeds from the southwest (upriver) in excess of 56mph forecast to hit the area. @DartMarina @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @swasFT @INRIXtraffic_UK
Ferry service:
The Higher Ferry has returned to service.
We thank all our customers for their patience and understanding. @swasFT @DSFireUpdates @DC_Police @INRIXtraffic_UK @dartmarina
The Higher Ferry is closed due to storm Austen. We apologise for the disruption and inconvenience.and hope to be back in service later today. @DartMarina @swasFT @DC_Police @DSFireUpdates @INRIXtraffic_UK @DartFoodFest
The higher ferry is running first thing this morning but will likely experience disruption from the continuing storm. @swasFT @DSFireUpdates @INRIXtraffic_PT @DartMarina
SERVICE STATUS:
The Higher Ferry has suspended service due to storm Austen. We apologise for the disruption and inconvenience.@swasFT @DSFireUpdates @INRIXtraffic_PT @DartMarina