The ferry has been transporting vehicles and foot passengers between Dartmouth and Kingswear since the 1700s. It is operated using a floating platform pushed along by a tug.
The crossing offers lovely views of Dartmouth, Kingswear, Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Castle and the open sea.
The ferry is fully equipped to accommodate wheelchair users and our crews are there to assist.
Locations
Dartmouth to Kingswear
Dartmouth side - use TQ6 9AP in your Sat Nav
Kingswear to Dartmouth
Kingswear side - use TQ6 0AA in your Sat Nav
Operating Hours
The ferry operates all year round, except for Christmas Day.
| Monday to Saturday | Start Time | Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| From Dartmouth | 7.10 a.m. | 10:55 p.m. |
| From Kingswear | 7.00 a.m. | 10.45 p.m. |
| Sunday | Start Time | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| From Dartmouth | 8.10 a.m. | 10.55 p.m. |
| From Kingswear | 8.00 a.m. | 10.45 p.m. |
Charges
The charges below came into effect on 17 Apr 2023.
| Item | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Adult single | £2.00 |
| Adult return | £4.00 |
| Under 16 single | £1.00 |
| Under 16 return | £2.00 |
| Motorcycles | £4.50 |
| Car/small van (less than 2000 kg) | £6.70 |
| Car/small van (less than 2000 kg) Return | £11.50 |
| Light Commercial Vehicle (less than 3500 kg) | £9.00 |
| Light Goods Vehicle (less than 7500 kg) | £14.00 |
| Car and caravan/trailer | £13.40 |
Ferry Saver Travel Pass
You can purchase a Saver Travel Pass on the Ferry for £2. Once you have your pass, simply top it up online whenever you need to.
| Type | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Foot passenger - 20 single tickets | £30.00 |
| Foot passenger - 40 single tickets | £40.00 |
| Motorcycle - 20 single tickets | £40.00 |
| Car/Small Van 10 single tickets | £35.00 |
| Car/Small Van 20 single tickets | £50.00 |
| Car/Small Van 40 single tickets | £80.00 |
| Light commercial vehicle 10 single tickets | £40.00 |
| Light commercial vehicle 20 single tickets | £60.00 |
| Light commercial vehicle 40 single tickets | £100.00 |
| Type | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Car/Small Van | £2.00 |
| Light Commercial Vehicle | £2.50 |
We accept credit and debit cards, except American Express.
We are unable to accept cheque payments or the old style paper vouchers.