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

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

May 2024

Wed 1 May 9.30am to 4.30pm

Thu 2 May 9.30am to 5.30pm

Fri 3 May Closed

Sat 4 May Closed

Sun 5 May Closed

Mon 6 May 2.00pm to 5.30pm (May Bank Holiday)

Tue 7 May Closed

Wed 8 May 9.30am to midday & 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Thu 9 May 9.30 am to 12.30 pm & 4.30pm to 5.30pm

Fri 10 May 9.30am to 1.00pm 

Sat 11 May 9.30am to 2.00pm

Sun 12 May 9.30am to 2.30pm

Mon 13 May Closed

Tue  14 May Closed

Wed 15 May 9.30am to 4.30pm

Thu 16 May 9.30am to 5.30pm

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