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Ferries
Book tickets or ask advice on the services at the blue kiosks along the quay at Dartmouth.
Two ferries
Two ferries operate daily all year services between Dartmouth and the Kingswear side. The higher ferry disembarks cars to avoid entering Kingswear itself. The smaller lower ferry disembarks cars and passengers to the village of Kingswear.
Keep a good look out for the two lower ferries that ply between Kingswear and Dartmouth, they comprise a tug and vehicle carrying float that is towed alongside the tug. They are restricted in their ability to manoeuvre and fly 'D' Flag. Do not impede the passage of the wire guided Higher Ferry that crosses the river just downstream of Dart Marina
Higher Ferry
The Higher Ferry service is currently closed due to works to the slipway in preparation for a new ferry vessel. The anticipated reopening date is 8th March with the new ferry vessel coming into service at some point in the summer. We will keep you informed of progress.
Normal Operating hours (when in service) are:-
Higher ferry (Dartmouth North Embankment to Kingswear Britannia Halt)
Monday to Saturday 0630 - 2245
Sundays - 0800 - 2245
Regatta Week - Thursday to Saturday Inclusive 0630 - 2345
Tel: 01803 832580 (switchboard) or Kerry Southern 01803 839622
Lower vehicle ferry
Lower vehicle ferry (Kingswear to Dartmouth South Embankment)
The Main Service Ferry starts operating at 07:00 (08:00 on Sundays) and finishes at 22:55.
The Double Service Ferry starts operating at 08:15 (09:15 at weekends) and finishes at 18:30.
Passenger Ferry
The M.V. Kingswear Belle plies its trade between Dartmouth and Kingswear. It is run by Riverlink. tel: 01803 834488
The M.V. Edgcumbe Belle is as a relief Dartmouth - Kingswear ferry.
Castle passenger ferry
Small, on demand, ferry service operates from Easter to end October between south embankment and Dartmouth Castle. Kiosk in front of Dartmouth Cottage Hospital and Fulfords estate agents on the Embankment. Tel: Julian Distin 01803 835034
Dittisham-Greenway passenger ferry
Cross river passenger Greenway Ferry, called on demand in daylight hours, to visit Dittisham and Greenway Gardens operates from the Pontoon at Dittisham to Greenway Quay from March to Oct. Tel: 01803 844010, VHF Channel 10 call sign ‘Dittisham Belle’.
The Dittisham BelleDittisham Passenger Ferry
Distinctive red passenger ferry plies between Dartmouth to Dittisham. Dart Pleasure Craft Tel: 01803 834488, VHF Channel 13, call sign ‘Dittisham Ferry’.
June - End August - every half hour between 1000 and 1700.
August - End October - 10.30, 11.00, 12.00, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30.
Winter service to be agreed
Prices (Return - Adult £7, Child £5 (Single - Adult £5 Child £4)
The distinctive Dittisham FerryDartmouth-Greenway passenger ferry (The Swan)
Greenway Passenger Ferry operates in the summer only for visitors to Greenway. Tel: 01803 844010, VHF Channel 10, call sign ‘The Swan’.
The Swan ferryRiver Rat Ferry
River Rat Ferry Service linking the Devon Steam Railway to Steamer Quay at Totnes. Call Tim Burke on mobile 07814 954869