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.
Fares
- Single fare £2.50 per person (under 5 years old free)
- Return fare £5.00 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 for September 2026
| Date | Times |
| Friday 28 August | CLOSED |
| Saturday 29 August | CLOSED due to weather conditions |
| Sunday 30 August | 9am to 11am |
| Monday 31 August | 9am to midday |
| Tuesday 1 September | 10am to 1pm |
| Wednesday 2 September | 9am to 2pm |
| Thursday 3 September | 9am to 2pm |
| Friday 4 September | 9am to 2.30pm |
| Saturday 5 September | CLOSED |
| Sunday 6 September | CLOSED |
| Saturday 12 September | 9.30am to midday |
| Sunday 13 September | 10am to 1pm |
| Saturday 19 September | 9am to 3pm |
| Sunday 20 September | 9am to 3pm |
| Saturday 26 September | 9am to 10.30am |
| Sunday 27 September | 9am to 11am |
The weather forecast may lead to postponement or cancellation of the ferry service.
Please note that timings may vary slightly according to tidal conditions on the day.