Dartmouth's Alderney Ferry is located in downtown Dartmouth.The Woodside Ferry is located in Woodside, on Pleasant Street. Both locations have Park and Ride lots. Ferry service is accessible and integrated with the bus services.
Frequent User. Purchase a card and then pre-load credit. Manage your credit, top-ups, and cards online. The crew will scan your card when you travel. View concession prices.
The ferries take approximately 15 minutes to travel between Dartmouth and Halifax. Schedules and terminal information are available on the Halifax Transit website.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALSPlan your journey to the port: Passengers must check in at least 60 minutes before departure . If you are checking in with a pet, you must arrive at least 90 minutes before departure.
Are ferries usually on time? Yes! Please note that the schedules indicate departure times. We recommend that you arrive at the terminal at least five minutes prior to the scheduled departure in order to board.
That said, some ferries sell out, or require you to reserve a spot in advance (especially if you bring a vehicle). Tickets are often more expensive when purchased at the last minute, so by planning ahead and buying your tickets online you can likely save some money.
Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.
Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.