Driving charges · Ferry
Windermere Ferry
Across Windermere between Ferry Nab (Bowness-on-Windermere) and Far Sawrey, Cumbria (Lake District)
✓ Checked 28 September 2026
Who pays
All vehicles and passengers on each single crossing
When it applies
Every crossing. Runs from 6.50am (8.50am Sundays) until about 9.50pm in summer (an hour earlier in winter); no service on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
How much
| Vehicle | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle up to 6m (car, small van) | £8.00 | Single. |
| Vehicle over 6m, or vehicle and trailer over 6m | £14.50 | Single. |
| Moped, motorbike or horse | £3.50 | Single. |
| Pedal cycle and rider | £2.70 | Single. |
| Pedestrian | £1.50 | Single. |
Discounts and exemptions
- Books of tickets and 3-month or annual pre-paid contracts (by phone on 01539 713 066)
- Blue Badge holders pay standard fares from 1 April 2026
How to pay
Pay on the ferry, card payments only.
Payment deadline
Pay on board
If you don't pay
Good to know
Run by Westmorland and Furness Council. No pre-booking and no guaranteed return; up to 15 vehicles per sailing.
Pay only on the official site linked above. Look-alike sites charge extra fees. This page is general information, not advice. Always check the official page before you travel.
Sources: www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transpo