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avoid miles of congested roads
Chain ferry crossing the River Fal
Save up to 27 miles on a journey between St Mawes & Falmouth

today's service

On 23:16PM Wednesday 14th May 2008

King Harry Ferry
normal - running to summer timetable
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Key:
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disruption = delays/disruption
cancelled = not running

king harry ferry

The King Harry Ferry is an iconic part of Cornwall’s history.

Established in 1888, it connects St Mawes and the Roseland Peninsula with Feock, Truro and Falmouth by avoiding the alternative 27 mile route through Truro & Tresillian. 

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latest ferry news


New Ferry Diary: 2 - Stage 2: Lofting Out
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New Ferry Diary: 3 - Stage 3: Laying the Keel
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Bumper day for wildlife - Thursday 3rd April saw blue skies, calm seas and a bumper selection of wildife including 2 species of dolphins, seals, and large numbers of birds.
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New Ferry Diary: 4 - Stage 4: Framing and Planking
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Place Ferry opens early to save walkers' legs - Walkers given a helping hand to complete South West Coast Path
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online petition

Do you feel it is fair for Carrick District Council to tax passengers to cross the river?

No, then please click here and sign our online petition.

what's on


Chuckle Brothers - In a land that time forgot, the treasures and mysteries of an old and forgotten tribe lay in hiding for only the brave (and the mistaken ) to find........!
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The Boconnoc Spring Fair - Interesting and colourful stalls for the House and Garden. Gifts, Clothes, Jewellery, Food and Plants
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A Victorian Trip down the Fal - Ralph Bird will take you on a virtual tour of the River Fal with his look back in time at how the Fal has changed over the last 100 years.
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May Day Gras Parade and workshops - Parade in Truro, showcasing Samba Bands and dancers and Capoeira Cornwall on Lemon Quay
Samba dance, percussion and Capoeira workshops.
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The British Blues Quintet - These artists are the best in their field - they've been around the block a few times and performed with some of the greatest names in music over the past 40 years.
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summer timetable

April 1st - September 30th 2008

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LATER EVENING SERVICE ON SUNDAYS AND BANK HOLIDAYS


Ferries depart every 20 minutes

MONDAY TO SATURDAY

From Feock (Truro & Falmouth)
On the hour, twenty past & twenty to
First ferry: 0720
Last ferry: 2120

From Philliegh (St Mawes & Roseland)
Ten past, half past and ten to the hour
First ferry: 0730
Last ferry: 2130

SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS

From Feock (Truro & Falmouth)
On the hour, twenty past & twenty to
First ferry: 0900
Last ferry: 2120

From Philliegh (St Mawes & Roseland)
Ten past, half past and ten to the hour
First ferry: 0910
Last ferry: 2130

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prices

Cars
Single: £4.50
Return: £7.00

Vans (3.4 - 7.5 tons & 6 wheel commercial)
Single: £6.50
Return: £11.00

Coach (20 Seater max)
Single: N/A
Return: £14.00

Motorbikes
Single: £2.00
Return: £2.50

Pushbikes
Single: £0.50

Trailer
Single: £3.00
Return: £5.50

Max weight on ferry: 16 tons laden
Max height for bridge: 12'3''

Concession Books
Customers who use the ferries on a regular basis can buy Concession Books which are valid on all our ferry services.
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live webcam


Wednesday 14/05/2008 23:16:07
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