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
Sun: 8:00 am – 22:50 pm

Area Map

Get your bearings
> Local attractions, beaches and walks
> The best cafes, bars and restaurants
> Download or print

FERRY NEWS

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Big thank you to @darthigherferry for supporting @chainferrychal by donating our crossing! If we are on track to complete in 24hr, we should be there between 1800 and 1900 on 11th June. We can't wait to see you then!

@theCALMzone #suicideprevention #chainferrychallenge

Gentle reminder: this Monday is a bank holiday, therefore the Higher Ferry start time will be a Sunday service.
First ferry 08:00 from Dartmouth. Thank you. @DartMarina @DC_Police @swasFT @DSFireUpdates

A chilly and bright start for many on Saturday 🌥️

Turning very windy from the west as #StormDave moves in ⚠️

Spells of rain in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland, otherwise mostly dry ☁️

Happy Easter to all our customers.
The Easter weekend start times:
Good Friday: 08:00
Saturday 3rd 06:30
Easter Sunday 08:00
Easter Monday 08:00
The last ferries remain unchanged.@swasFT @DC_Police @DSFireUpdates @DartMarina

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