Topsham Ferry
Exeter City Council Topsham Ferry (by Passage House, Ferry Road)
Our ferry runs across the river Exe, between the landing in Ferry Road at Topsham, and Topsham Lock on the western bank of the river.
Please note: The Exeter City Council Service is separate to the Topsham to Turf Ferry which runs independently
The weather forecast may lead to postponement or cancellation of ferry service. If in doubt please ring the ferry phone during the advertised times:
Payments for use of the ferry can be made on board using contactless cards or cash.
The ferry runs across the river Exe, between the landing in Ferry Road, Topsham, and the western bank of the river by Topsham Lock Cottage. There is no road access to Topsham Lock but it is on the Exe Estuary Trail cycling and walking route.
The ferryman can be contacted during advertised operating times on 07801 203338.
Fares
- Single fare £2.00 per person (under 5 years old free)
- Return fare £4.00 per person (under 5 years old free)
- Bicycles £1.50
- Water Taxi £7.00
- Dogs and pushchairs free
We accept contactless card payment and cash.
Due to cargo weight restrictions a maximum of 6 pedal power bicycles or 4 battery powered bicycles can be carried at any one time.
Ferry operating times
May 2024
Tue 14 May Closed for maintenance
Wed 15 May Closed for maintenance
Thu 16 May Closed for maintenance
Fri 17 May 10.00am to 5.30pm
Sat 18 May 11.15am to 5.30pm
Sun 19 May 12.30pm to 5.30pm
Mon 20 May Closed
Tue 21 May Closed
Wed 22 May 9.30am to 10.45am & 2.45pm to 5.30pm
Thu 23 May 9.30am to 11.30 am 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Fri 24 May 9.30am to mid day & 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Sat 25 May 9.30am to 12.45pm
Sun 26 May 9.30am to 1.15pm
Mon 27 May 9.30am to 2.00pm (Spring Bank Holiday)
Tue 28 May Closed
Wed 29 May 9.30am to 3.30pm
Thu 30 May 9.30am to 4.30pm
Fri 31 May 9.30am to 5.30pm
Sat 1 June 10.15am to 5.30pm
Sun 2 June 11.30am to 5.30pm
Mon 3 June Closed
Tue 4 June Closed