Driving charges · Ferry
Strangford Lough Ferry
Across the mouth of Strangford Lough between Strangford and Portaferry, County Down, Northern Ireland
✓ Checked 28 September 2026
Who pays
All vehicles and passengers (fare includes the driver only; other occupants pay the passenger fare)
When it applies
Every crossing
How much
| Vehicle | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle up to 6m (car) and driver | £8.00 | Single; return (valid one week) £13.90; SmartCard 20 journeys £69.70. |
| Vehicle 6–8m and driver | £13.90 | Single; return £25.10; SmartCard 20 journeys £167.30. |
| Each extra 2m over 8m (including trailers/caravans by total length) | £6.30 | Single; return £11.20. |
| Motorbike and first rider | £4.90 | Single; return £7.60; SmartCard 20 journeys £43.30. |
| Vehicle with Blue Badge holder (vehicle and one person) | £3.20 | Single; return £5.60. |
| Adult foot passenger | £1.40 | Single; return £2.80. |
Discounts and exemptions
- Blue Badge concessionary vehicle fare
- 20-journey SmartCards (£2 card fee; valid one year)
- Concessionary or free passenger fares for eligible NI SmartPass holders
- Bicycles free (riders pay the passenger fare)
How to pay
Pay on board by contactless credit/debit card or ferry SmartCard; single and return tickets on deck. SmartCards can be topped up online or at the Strangford terminal and local shops.
Payment deadline
Pay on board
If you don't pay
Good to know
Fares from 1 February 2026. Run by the Department for Infrastructure. This is a fare-paying ferry, not a road toll.
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.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/strangford-ferry-fares