Devon boats

County advice overview

Ferries in Devon provide connections across the county and with destinations in Europe. They operate as either a foot-passenger service or a combined foot-passenger and vehicle service.

Key tips

• It is advisable to book tickets and arrange any required travel assistance in advance. 
• At the time of booking, you may find it useful to enquire about disabled parking at the port and wheelchair access on board the ferry.
• Check your route at the docks is accessible if you have reduced mobility or are travelling with mobility equipment. This will ensure you arrive for your crossing in good time. 

Operators

Brittany Ferries 

Crossings from Plymouth to France and Spain.

Travel advice for disabled passengers and passengers with reduced mobility can be found on the Brittany Ferries website.

Kingsbridge Salcombe Ferry

A foot-passenger ferry service between Kingsbridge and Salcombe. Operates April to October and Christmas and New Year.

Torpoint Ferry

Links Cornwall to Devon across the River Tamar between Torpoint (Cornwall) and Devonport (Plymouth).

The toll aboard the Torpoint Ferry is payable for vehicles one way, on the trip from Cornwall to Plymouth. There is no charge for pedestrians or pedal cyclists.

Help with cost

The Torpoint Ferry, which links Cornwall to Devon across the River Tamar, offers a Mobility Concession Smartcard to anyone in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• Disability Living Allowance with mobility component at higher level
• PIP Benefits equivalent to the DLA allowances detailed above
• War Pension with mobility supplement
• Tax Exempt Vehicle Licence Disc
• Registered Blind Person

To apply, list the Tamar Crossings website. 

A Tamar Tag can be purchased and topped up for regular users of the Torpoint Ferry, which reduces the price of the crossing. 

Special assistance

If you need assistance in getting on or off a ferry or boat, or whilst onboard, then you should contact the provider in advance.  

Brittany Ferries

Lifts are available to use when leaving the vehicle decks and while moving around the ship. If you need to be parked close to a lift, it is essential that you inform the operator when making your booking and again at ticket check-in. Parking spaces close to the lifts are allocated to passengers with a disability on a first-come/ first-served basis, at the time of booking.

Accessibility at ports and on ships does vary. If you require additional assistance getting onboard or around the ship, you should inform Brittany Ferries at least 48 hours in advance. 

If you or a member of your travelling party has a hearing impairment, visit the Information Desk onboard who will ensure you receive important messages made over the onboard speaker system.

If you would like further advice, contact 0330 159 7000, or email customer.feedback@brittanyferries.com.

Passport schemes

A Tamar Tag can be purchased and topped up for regular users of the Tamar Ferry, which reduces the price of the ferry crossing.

Travelling with mobility equipment 

It is worthwhile checking with individual ferry providers about wheelchair access and stowage of mobility equipment.

Brittany Ferries

If you need to bring equipment, such as a wheelchair, mobility scooter or oxygen, you should inform Brittany Ferries at the time of booking. A limited number of wheelchairs are available in the port and on the ship for emergency use.

Wheelchair-accessible cabins can be booked (subject to availability).

If you are travelling with a registered assistance dog, you must notify Brittany Ferries at the time of booking. The dog must comply with the guidelines for taking your pet abroad. You must carry proof that your animal is an assistance dog.

For further information, visit the Brittany Ferries website.

Routes and timetable links

You can find information regarding routes and timetables on the individual ferry operator’s website:

• Brittany Ferries
• Torpoint Ferry 
• Kingsbridge Salcombe Ferry