This ferry takes from Sandbanks, Poole to Studland in the Purbecks. The distance by ferry is about one hundred and fifty metres, and saves a drive of around thirty miles. It is t the narrow mouth of the harbour, so is also a shipping lane. The ferry is a chain ferry, meaning that somehow a chain guides it across the channel. In the last couple of years a yachy got in the way but every one had time to jump out of the yacht. A motor vessel also got sucked under and there were fatalities. It is a roll on roll off ferry, and also takes foot passengers. The cost of a one way trip is now £2.50 which most locals find outrageous, If you are visiting, I would suggest you do one way by road as there is fantastic scenery. Or hop on as a foot passenger and enjoy the beach at Shell Bay. If you walk far enough you'll get to the nudist part of Studland Beach. read more

Sandbanks Ferry - Transportation Near Me

A short ride over a truly beautiful part of Britain The ferry comes every half hour however the queue stretches far down the road and it is nescessary to join before that as it is a fairly small boat. The prices are very reasonable. £1.00 for a person or bike £4.50 for a car or lorry £9.00 for a heavy truck or bus read more

The sandbanks chain ferry has been in action since the 1920's with the current ferry Bramble bush bay starting services in 1994. Although diesel powered the ferry runs on chains to cross the harbour entrance. The ferry crosses from the sandbanks peninsular to Studland, without the ferry it is over 20 miles from Poole to Swanage and the ferry saves this. Prices are around a car costing around £3.00 and a pedestrian 90 pence. I know it doesnt seem like much if you are on holiday or just visiting but for a local its alittle crazy. A the moment the ferry is being refurbished, this happens every couple of years and lasts for a few months. The ferry really is a god send if you are making the journey from Poole to Swanage or vice versa. read more

I love going on the sandbanks ferry such a short ride but well worth going over on to admire the views. Can be busy but with such short journey across it doesnt take long till its your turn.. Cars biycles or just people walking can all jump onboard.. read more

Right at the peak of the Sandbanks Peninsula is the chain link toll ferry to Shell bay Studland. It runs every 20 mins or so, from 7am till 11pm every day except in bad weather or whilst undergoing repairs (as is happening at the moment). It costs around £3 per car and you are able to get out of your vehicle for some fresh air. There can be long queues in the summer months. There is a small, limited parking area over looking the ferry run across the entrance to the harbour, a shop & the Haven Hotel. On the shell bay side there are miles of beautiful beaches (watch out for the naturists !) It makes a lovely round trip & good day out to drive from Poole, over the river at Wareham and back through Studland and return across the ferry. ( Or in Reverse !) There is lots to see & do enroute & plenty of good pubs for food. The road round the Sandbanks peninsula is one way but there is access to the coast between some of the properties. On the west side wonderful views across the harbour to Brownsea Island with all the yachts bobbing about. Maybe not ideal for taking children with all their bits & bobs or dragging along a picnic as the paths are narrow and there is only very limited road side parking. read more

This is an unique bit of Britain and a makes a super day out in the summer. The ferry runs from early in the morning to late at night and takes foot passengers as well as cars and the bus to Swanage. There is on road parking on the Sandbanks peninsula if you get there early adn then take the ferry across the mouth of the harbour to Studland. Watch out for the naturist part of the beach but there is plenty of space for all. Enjoy the sand and the walks - well worth making it it Studland village and there is the option to get the bus back. Queues for the ferry for cars can build up in high season. read more

The ferry that crosses from sandbanks is a part of my childhood, it's such a treat, the clunking noise of the chain just sounds like being on holiday to me. In the summer the queue for the ferry can get very long but the other side is well worth it for the fabulous beach. read more