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Hamble Ferry

Hamble-le-Rice, Eastleigh

Photo: Roger Davies, CC BY-SA 2.0

Hamble Ferry is a small river ferry across the River Hamble between Hamble Public Jetty and Warsash Ferry Hard. It has run for centuries and uses two boats, Emily and Claire, that wait for passengers on demand.

Highlights

Crossing the River Hamble to Warsash
Runs on demand, so wait at the water’s edge to be taken across
Two ferries, Emily and Claire

Good to know

Runs daily from 10am to 4pm in fair weather only
Call the duty ferryman on 07827 157154 to cross
Hours extend in good weather as the season goes on

Getting there

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Hamble Ferry, Hamble Public Jetty, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4JDParking: The official pages do not give parking details. Check the ferry website before you travel.

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Checked on 19 October 2026 against hambleferry.co.uk, hambleferry.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the venue before you travel. How we check

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Where: Hamble Public Jetty, Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, SO31 4JD
Price: Fares are not listed on the official pages checked. Check on the official site or call the duty ferryman before you travel.. Fares are not listed on the official pages checked. Check on the official site or call the duty ferryman before you travel.
Opening: The ferry is open daily from 10am to 4pm, with the last crossing at 3.50pm from either side. It runs on demand rather than to a timetable, and only in fair weather. Call 07827 157154 to cross.
Time needed: About 1 to 2 hours, including the crossing and a walk
Parking: The official pages do not give parking details. Check the ferry website before you travel.
Access: The Ferry Hard is tidal and can be slippery when the mud is exposed, and there are oysters on the river bed. At low tide use the ramp, not the end of the pontoon.

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