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
June 2024
Fri 28 June 9.30am to 4.15pm
Sat 29 June 9.30am to 5.00pm
Sun 30 June 9.30am to 5.30pm
July 2024
Mon 1 July Closed
Tue 2 July Closed
Wed 3 July 1.00pm to 5.30pm
Thu 4 July 9.30am to 10.30am and 2.00pm to 5.30pm
Fri 5 July 9.30am to 11.00am and 3.00pm to 5.30pm
Sat 6 July 9.30am to 12.00pm and 3.45pm to 5.30pm
Sun 7 July 9.30am to 12.45pm and 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Mon 8 July Closed
Tue 9 July Closed
Wed 10 July 9.30am to 2.30pm
Thu 11 July 9.30am to 3.00pm
Fri 12 July 9.30am to 3.30pm
Sat 13 July 9.30am to 4.00pm
Sun 14 July 9.30am to 4.30pm
Mon 15 July Closed.
Tue 16 July Closed
Wed 17 July 11.00am to 5.30pm
Thu 18 July 12.00pm to 5.30pm
Fri 19 July 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Sat 20 July 9.30am to 10.30am and 2.30pm to 5.30pm
Sun 21 July 9.30am to 11.30am and 3.30pm to 5.30pm.
Mon 22 July Closed
Tue 23 July 9.30am to 1.00pm
Wed 24 July 10.00am to 2.00pm
Thu 25 July 11.00am to 2.30pm
Fri 26 July 9.30am to 3.00pm
Sat 27 July 9.30am to 3.30pm
Sun 28 July 9.30am to 4.00pm
Mon 29 July Closed
Tue 30 July 9.30am to 5.30pm
Wed 31 July 11.00am to 5.30pm