Sandbanks Ferry is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the entrance of Poole Harbour in the English county of Dorset. The route runs from Sandbanks to Studland and in doing so connects the coastal parts of the towns of Bournemouth and Poole with Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck.
Where does Poole ferry go to?
Our ferries from Poole port serve our ferry routes to and from our destinations Guernsey, Jersey and St Malo, France. Condor Ferries Poole Terminal is easily accessible and offers a range of facilities. Services operate between Poole and Guernsey, Jersey and St. Malo, Brittany.
How long does the Sandbanks Ferry take to cross?
around 4 minutes
First Ferry at 7.10am and last Ferry at 11.10pm. Crossing time is normally around 4 minutes.
Can you get a boat from Sandbanks to Poole?
Ferry leaves Sandbanks/Poole side on the hour, twenty past and twenty to the hour. First Ferry 7am, last Ferry 11pm. 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.
Where does the Swanage ferry go?
Connecting Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck to Poole and Bournemouth, the Sandbanks Ferry is both an important lifeline as well as an integral part of a fun day out for both residents and visitors, and cuts out a 25-mile return journey between Swanage and Poole.
Can you get a ferry from Poole to France?
The Poole Cherbourg ferry route connects England with France. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Brittany Ferries. The crossing operates up to 10 times each week with sailing duration from around 4 hours 15 minutes.
How long is the ferry from Poole to St Malo?
around 6 hours 20 minutes
Ferries to St Malo from Poole
Our Poole to Saint-Malo ferry connects the UK to St Malo, in Brittany France. There are daily ferry crossings to St Malo with a sailing duration of around 6 hours 20 minutes.
Can you walk along the beach from Sandbanks to Bournemouth?
Bournemouth Pier to Sandbanks (Poole): A walk from Bournemouth Pier to Sandbanks Beach is a 3.5 mile walk which offers endless beautiful seaside vistas along the beach. There are no hills to tackle and the promenade is flat all the way along.
How often does the Sandbanks Ferry run?
The ferry runs daily from 7.00am to 11.10pm. The first sailing leaves from Sandbanks at 7.00am, then every 20 and 40 minutes after each hour and on the hour until 11.00pm. The first departure from Shell Bay is at 7.10am, then every 30, 50 and 10 minutes past the hour until 11.10pm.
Do you pay both ways on Sandbanks Ferry?
All prices are one-way and include all passengers in the vehicle. The toll booth is on the Shell Bay side of the crossing so when travelling in a car from Sandbanks to Shell Bay you pay when you get off the ferry, and when travelling from Shell Bay to Sandbanks you pay before you get on the ferry.
Why is Sandbanks Ferry to Brownsea Island closed?
Having welcomed 1 million visitors since 1997, the National Trust’s wooden jetty at Sandbanks was withdrawn due to exposure to the elements and the saltwater environment.
Can I walk around Sandbanks?
If it’s not beach weather or you’re in the mood for stretching your legs, Sandbanks Beach is a great starting place for walks that take in both outstanding scenery and points of interest.
Why is the Sandbanks Ferry closed?
PLANNED maintenance is set to keep the Sandbanks Ferry out of action for four weeks starting from Monday. Ahead of undergoing a major refit, the last service will be on Sunday, October 30, before the vessel is towed to Falmouth on Monday, October 31, for a period of four weeks.
Is it worth visiting Swanage?
An idyllic seaside town on Dorset’s Isle of Purbeck, Swanage makes for the perfect day out. With its iconic steam railway, a gorgeous beach in a sweeping bay, and plenty of nearby nature, there’s lots to keep visitors busy.
Is the sandbanks ferry running again?
The Ferry went to refit on 31st October 2022 for a period of approximately 4 to 5 weeks. Updates will be provided on the refit on Facebook, Twitter and there is a phone message for refit updates on our phone system (dial 1 when instructed to).
Why is Swanage so special?
Swanage is a popular tourist destination with Blue Flag award winning sandy beaches and beautiful countryside. Swanage is also the first town at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Britain.
How long is the ferry from Poole to Guernsey?
around 3 hours
How long is the ferry from the UK to Guernsey? The ferry from Poole to Guernsey takes around 3 hours on our fast ferry Condor Liberation offering sailings on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. The ferry from Portsmouth to Guernsey takes 7 hours on board our conventional ferry Commodore Clipper.
How long is the ferry from Poole to Jersey?
approximately 4h 10m
The ferry crossing time from Poole to Jersey is approximately 4h 10m.
How long is the ferry crossing from Poole to Cherbourg?
4 hrs 30 mins
Sail to France in just 4 hrs 30 mins
Poole to Cherbourg is Brittany Ferries’ shortest crossing making it an especially convenient choice. For our fastest conventional cruise ferry sailing to France, choose Barfleur and reach Cherbourg in just 4 hours 30 mins.
What is the shortest crossing from England to France?
Dover to Calais is the quickest ferry crossing to France. This route takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. 2 operators sail on this route with 25 daily sailings. The next quickest route is Dover to Dunkirk, which takes approximately 2 hours, with 12 daily sailings.
What Ferries go from UK to Denmark?
The only direct route from the UK to Denmark is Immingham to Esbjerg with DFDS. There are six crossings per week with each crossing taking approximately 18 hours. A berth in a shared cabin, en suite bathroom facilities and complimentary meals are provided.