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

July 2024

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

August 2024

Thu 1 Aug 12.30pm to 5.30pm

Fri 2 Aug 9.30am to 10.30am and 2.00pm to 5.30pm

Sat 3 Aug 9.30am to 11.00am and 2.30pm to 6.30pm

Sun 4 Aug 9.30am to midday and 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Mon 5 Aug Closed

Tue 6 Aug 9.30am to 1.00pm

Wed 7 Aug 10.00am to 1.30pm

Thu 8 Aug 9.30am to 2.00pm

Fri 9 Aug 9.30am to 2.30pm

Sat 10 Aug 9.30am to 3.00pm

Sun 11 Aug 9.30am to 3.30pm

Mon 12 Aug Closed

Tue 13 Aug 9.30am to 4.30pm

Wed 14 Aug 9.30am to 5.30pm

Thu 15 Aug 10.00am to 5.30pm

Fri 16 Aug 11.30am to 5.30pm

Sat 17 Aug 1.30pm to 7.00pm

Sun 18 Aug 9.30am to 1030am and 2.30pm to 5.30pm

Mon 19 Aug Closed

Tue 20 Aug 9.30am to midday and 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Wed 21 Aug 9.30am to 1230pm

Thu 22 Aug 10.00am to 1.30pm

Fri 23 Aug 11.00am to 2.00pm

Sat 24 Aug 10.45am to 3.00pm

Sun 25 Aug 9.30am to 3.30pm

Mon 26 Aug 9.30am to 4.00pm (Bank Holiday)

Tue 27 Aug Closed

Wed 28 Aug 9.30am to 5.30pm

Thu 29 Aug10.30am to 5.30pm

Fri 30 Aug 11.30am to 5.30pm

Sat 31 Aug 1.30pm to 6.30pm

September 2024

Sun 1 Sep 9.30am to 10.30am and 2.30pm to 5.30pm