April to October: 10:00 to 16:40, seven days a week. November to March: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 15:40. No fixed sailing times. · Sailings shown by frequency — exact times from the operator. · Representative sailings only — check the operator for today's full timetable
Departures 1–10 / 10
Departures 1–10 / 10
Operator
Teignmouth & Shaldon Ferry (Teignmouth to Shaldon Historic Ferry)
Map – Shaldon Ferry (Teignmouth)
| Fare type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult foot passenger, per crossing | £2.50 |
| Child foot passenger, per crossing | £1.00 |
| Bicycle and rider, per crossing | £4.00 |
| Concessionary ticket, 10 crossings | £20.00 |
| Dog | Free |
Cash only, paid to the ferry crew. The operator's list gives per-crossing prices without saying single or return: adult foot passenger £2.50, child foot passenger £1.00, bicycle and rider £4.00, dogs free, and concessionary tickets at £20 for 10 crossings. The page shows no fare date and was last edited in June 2025, so the fares are treated as MEDIUM. All fares in pounds sterling (GBP).
The Teignmouth to Shaldon ferry is a small motor boat that carries foot passengers across the mouth of the River Teign, between the back beach at Teignmouth and the beach at Shaldon. It runs all year, but the operator warns that winter service is restricted, and its Facebook page is where current hours are posted. A local company runs the service; the operator's About page adds that Teignbridge District Council still holds the rights to the crossing and owns one of the two boats, No.4, which was built in 1946.
There are no fixed sailing times. The operator publishes opening hours and describes a continuous daily service, with a second ferry added in busy summer periods. From April to October it runs seven days a week from 10:00 to 16:40. From November to March the published pattern is Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 15:40, with seven-day running in the October and February half terms. Longer hours are possible in the summer, and the operator asks you to WhatsApp 07896 711822 for daily times. Extra hours may also be worked during Regatta Week, the Water Carnival and Bonfire Night. Cash is the only payment accepted.
Both landings are on beaches, so there is no pier to step onto. The operator says the boat is reached from the sand for every landing, and that staff will help with pushchairs where they can. Dogs and bicycles are welcome: dogs go free, a bicycle and rider pays £4, and the adult fare is £2.50 with children at £1.00. The company sells a concessionary ticket for 10 crossings at £20. One thing to plan around is the seasonal dog ban on the stretch of Shaldon Beach between Clipper Quay and the steps at the east end, which runs from 1 April to 30 September; dogs may cross the beach to the highway on a lead.
Weather and tide can stop the boat at any time. The operator says it reserves the right to halt the service in poor weather or strong tides and will post on social media or WhatsApp. Teignmouth's landing is at the foot of Lifeboat Lane near the lifeboat house, on River Beach, TQ14 8XZ. The About page traces the crossing to 1296.
- Arrive at the slipway a few minutes before departure; vehicle queues build quickly in summer.
- Check the operator's notices before travelling — tides, weather and maintenance affect sailings.
- Confirm accepted payment methods: several crossings are contactless-only.
Frequently asked questions
An adult foot passenger pays £2.50 and a child £1.00. A bicycle and rider costs £4.00, dogs go free, and a concessionary ticket for 10 crossings is £20. The operator's site does not say whether the fares are single or return, and it accepts cash only. The operator's page was last edited in June 2025, according to its own site data.
April to October, seven days a week, from 10:00 to 16:40. November to March, Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:40, and every day in the October and February half terms. It may run later in summer; WhatsApp 07896 711822 for that day's hours. There are no fixed sailing times.
Yes, but with restricted hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 15:40 between November and March, weather permitting, plus seven days a week in the October and February half terms. Check the operator's Facebook page for current operating times.
On Teignmouth's River Beach at the bottom of Lifeboat Lane (TQ14 8XZ), near the lifeboat house, and on Shaldon Beach. Every landing is made from the beach, not a pier or pontoon.
Yes. Dogs travel free and a bicycle with its rider costs £4.00. Note the seasonal dog ban on Shaldon Beach between Clipper Quay and the steps at the east end, from 1 April to 30 September; dogs may cross the beach to the highway on a lead.
No. The operator's fares list says cash only is accepted.
It can be. The operator reserves the right to stop the service at any time because of bad weather or strong tides, and says it will try to tell people on its social media page or by WhatsApp on 07896 711822.
A local private company runs the service, under the name Teignmouth & Shaldon Ferry, on 07896 711822. The operator's About page says Teignbridge District Council retains the rights to the crossing and owns the No.4 ferry, built in 1946.