At certain times of the year, foot and cycle ferries operate between Felixstowe, Shotley and Harwich and also between Felixstowe Ferry and Bawdsey

Felixstowe, Shotley and Harwich

9.45 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
9.45 a.m. to 5.35 p.m. weekends and school summer holidays.
22 to 25 Apr: Easter
30 Apr to 4 Sep; daily service
10 - 25 Sep; weekends only


The picture shows passengers boarding the ferry at Shotley bound for Harwich, Halfpenny Pier.
Fares:  Felixstowe - Harwich: Adult £4.00, OAP £2.00, Child £3.00 (Half price for bus pass holders).   Family Discount: 2 Adults with 3 Children , Third child travels free.
All fares are for a single journey.

       Cycles/Trailers: £2.00. Tandem cycles charged as two bicycles.   Dogs £1.00
         Crew will only assist with bicycles after luggage has been removed.
       Please Note: at present the ferry is non-wheelchair accessible. 
        Onward Taxis can be booked by the ferry operator.

        Note: Felixstowe bus service 77 now operates from Languard Fort

 Dependant on the tide and weather, average journey times for the above ferry are:Felixstowe to Harwich – 15 minutes
Harwich to Shotley – 10 minutes

For further information visit www.harwichharbourferry.com or call the ferryman, Alan Sage, on 07919 911440

Felixstowe to Bawdsey

Starting Easter weekend only until 2 May, 10am to 5 pm.   1 May to 30 Sep daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October: weekends only 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fares: Foot Passengers – Adult £1.80 single, £2.50 return; Child £1.00 single or return

Cyclists plus bike - £3.50 single; £5.00 return.

Contact the ferryman, John Barber on his mobile 'phone 07709 411511

The picture shows the Bawdsey Ferry arriving at the hamlet of Felixstowe Ferry.