Ferries in Cornwall

Cornwall's rivers and harbours cut deep into the land, and a short ferry crossing often saves a long drive round.

Cornwall's rivers and harbours cut deep into the land, and a short ferry crossing often saves a long drive round.

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11 businesses. Those with full details come first.

Polruan Ferry Dock

Based in Fowey

Experience the maritime charm of the Fowey estuary near Fowey.

Mevagissey Ferry

Based in Mevagissey

The Mevagissey Ferry operates from Mevagissey Harbour in St Austell, Cornwall. A simple

Flushing Ferry

Based in Falmouth

Ferry from Falmouth to Flushing across Falmouth Harbour.

St Mawes Ferry

Based in Falmouth

Ferry from Falmouth to St Mawes across Carrick Roads.

Helford Ferry

Based in Helford Passage

Helford Ferry runs from Helford Passage to Helford village across the Helford River

Place Ferry

Based in St Mawes

Ferry from St Mawes to Place Creek on the Roseland Peninsula.

About ferries in Cornwall

Cornwall's rivers and harbours cut deep into the land, and a short ferry crossing often saves a long drive round. This page brings together the 11 ferries based in Cornwall. The King Harry Ferry carries cars across the River Fal between Feock and Philleigh, and the Torpoint Ferry links Torpoint with Devonport in Plymouth across the River Tamar. Foot ferries cross from Falmouth to St Mawes and to Flushing, from St Mawes to Place on the Roseland, and from Fowey to Polruan and to Bodinnick. Enterprise Boats sail up the Fal from Falmouth to Trelissick and Malpas, the Helford Ferry crosses from Helford Passage to Helford village, and the Cremyll Ferry runs from Cremyll over the Tamar to Plymouth. The Mevagissey Ferry runs along the coast between Mevagissey and Fowey. Many crossings are seasonal or depend on the tide, so check sailing times with the operator before you set off. Open a listing for its departure point, map and contact details.

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