Sandbanks Ferry
About
The Poole Ferry service is currently running normally
Please visit the ferry website for the most up to date information.
The ferry will be accepting motorised vehicles, foot passengers and cyclists.
Operated and owned by the Bournemouth - Swanage motor road and ferry company, the Sandbanks Ferry has been providing passage for residents and visitors for over 90 years!
With the ability to carry up to 48 vehicles it has become the shortest route connecting Bournemouth, Poole and Swanage, which saves you a 25 mile return journey from Poole to Swanage.
It takes around 4 minutes to cross the sea which gives you enough time to either sit back and wind down in your car or get out and take in the beautiful sea views.
The chain ferry can carry pedestrians, pedal or motor cycles, cars and light vans, goods vehicles / camper vans, buses and coaches.
Sandbank Ferry Prices:
See the ferry website for the most up to date information.
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Opening Times
| Open Christmas |
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| Open New Year |
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| Ferry times (Sandbanks to Studland) (17 June 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 07:00 | - 23:10* |
* Sandbanks to Studland
Ferry leaves Sandbanks/Poole side on the hour, twenty past and twenty to the hour.
First Ferry 7am, last Ferry 11pm.
Studland to Sandbanks
Ferry leaves Studland/Swanage side at ten past, half past and ten to the hour.
First Ferry at 7.10am and last Ferry at 11.10pm.
Christmas Day service is half-hourly from 0800 until 1810 hours. Leaving Sandbanks on the hour and half hour and from Shell Bay at 10 minutes after and 40 minutes after each hour.
Crossing time is normally around 4 minutes.
POSTCODES FOR SAT NAV:
Poole/Bournemouth side – BH13 7QN
Studland/Swanage side – BH19 3BA
Poole
Dorset
BH13 7QN
Call direct on:
Tel01929 450203
