Brightlingsea – Point Clear –
East Mersea Foot Ferry


Use of the ferry greatly reduces road miles - typically a round trip by road
between Brightlingsea and Point Clear is 20 miles, but takes just 3 minutes
on the ferry. The round trip by road to East Mersea is 40 miles, but only
takes approximately 9 minutes by ferry.

Ferry Timetable 2011 - Seasonal Schedule

Dates Service
22nd April – 22nd July
Weekends & Bank Holidays
Monday – Friday

Scheduled Service
Dial-a-Ferry

23rd July – 4th September
All week
Scheduled service
5th September – 25th September
Weekends & Bank Holidays
Monday – Friday

Scheduled Service
Dial-a-Ferry

26th September – 30th October
All week
Dial-a-Ferry

Daily operating times:

10.00 – 12.30 and 13.00 – 17.30
NB No service between 12.30 – 13.00 daily (LUNCH BREAK)

Scheduled service:

Brightlingsea – Point Clear – Brightlingsea
On demand except when the ferry is crossing to East Mersea (See below)

Brightlingsea – East Mersea – Brightlingsea
Three scheduled crossings each day, although additional crossings can be provided on request.

Depart from Brightlingsea at 11.00, 13.30 & 16.00
Depart from East Mersea at 11.15, 13.45 & 16.15

Fares (each way):
Brightlingsea – Point Clear Brightlingsea or Point Clear –
East Mersea
Adults £1.00 Adults £2.00
Children £0.50 Children £1.00
Senior Citizens £1.00 Senior Citizens £1.50
Bicycles & Dogs £0.50 Bicycles & Dogs £1.00

Dial-a-Ferry
Brightlingsea – Point Clear Brightlingsea or Point Clear –
East Mersea
Adults £1.50 Adults £2.50
Children £1.00 Children £1.50
Senior Citizens £1.50 Senior Citizens £2.00
Bicycles & Dogs £0.50 Bicycles & Dogs £1.00

During operating times the ferry can be contacted on
Mobile: 07981 450169

Ferry services may be available outside the timetable dates
dependent on weather conditions and crew availability.
For details call: 01206 302200