Torpoint Ferry
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| Torpoint Ferry | |||
| Location Map ( geo) | |||
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| From: | Devonport, Devon | ||
| To: | Torpoint, Cornwall | ||
| Distance: | 0.6 km (0.4 miles) | ||
| County | |||
| Devon • Cornwall | |||
| Toll | |||
| free (motorcycles), £2.00 (less that 3.5t MGW), £4.90 (2 axle vehicles over 3.5t MGW). Vehicles with trailers are charged more (correct as of 18/11/19) | |||
| On road(s) | |||
| A374 | |||
The Torpoint Ferry (or rather Ferries) are 3 chain-link ferries that form part of the A374 between Torpoint in Cornwall, and Devonport, Plymouth. There is an 18t MGW limit for all vehicles on the ferry.
The ferry's toll is collected on entering Plymouth for all vehicles excluding motorcyles, which are collected in the reverse direction; pedestrians are free.
Ferries
| Name | IMO | Operator | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynher II | 9310941 | Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee | 2005-date | 73 cars |
| Plym II | 9310927 | Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee | 2005-date | 73 cars |
| Tamar II | 9310939 | Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee | 2005-date | 73 cars |
| Lynher | Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee | 1961/6-2005 | stretched in the 1980s to carry 50 cars | |
| Plym | Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee | 1961/6-2005 | stretched in the 1980s to carry 50 cars | |
| Tamar | Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee | 1961/6-2005 | stretched in the 1980s to carry 50 cars |
Links
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