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

April 2024

Mon 1 April 9.30am to 3.15pm

Tue 2 April Closed

Wed 3 April 9.30am to 5.30pm

Thu 4 April 11.15am to 5.30pm

Fri 5 April CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS

Sat 6 April CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS

Sun 7 April CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS

Mon 8 April Closed

Tue 9 April CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS

Wed 10 April CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS

Thu 11 April Ferry closed due to being required for port operations

Fri 12 April 10.45am to 2.00pm

Sat 13 April 11.00am to 2.45pm

Sun 14 April 9.30am to 3.15pm

Mon 15 April Closed

Tue 16 April Closed

Wed 17 April 9.30am to 5.30pm

Thu 18 April 11.30am to 5.30pm

Fri 19 April 12.45pm to 5.30pm

Sat 20 April 1.45pm to 5.30pm

Sun 21 April 9.30am to 10.30am & 2.30pm to 5.30pm

Mon 22 April Closed

Tue 23 April Closed

Wed 24 April 9.30am to 12.00 midday

Thu 25 April 9.30am to 12.30pm

Fri 26 April 9.30am to 1:00pm

Sat 27 April 9.30am to 1.30pm

Sun 28 April 9.30am to 2.00pm

Mon 29 April Closed

Tue 30 April Closed