Ride the ferry across Connecticut River
Since 1769, the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry has served Connecticut travelers, providing a scenic mode of transportation. The ferry was originally named Warner’s Ferry and was often used to transport supplies across the river during the Revolutionary War.
The ferry serves local motorists, cyclists, and tourists and offers a relaxing trip between Chester and Hadlyme.
Ferry schedule
Weather conditions, water levels, or mechanical issues can sometimes impact the operation of the ferry. If the ferry is closed for any reason during the regular operating season, it will be listed on our real-time travel information website CTroads.
*Open April 1 through November 30*
*Closed Thanksgiving*
7:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ferry tickets and fees
Tickets may be purchased onboard ferries or through Token Transit. Cash or check accepted, exact change preferred. Please note: If using Token Transit, tickets are valid for verification for 10 minutes, so only activate just before boarding the vessel.
(Car, SUV, Truck, Motorcycle or Similar):
$5.00 per vehicle (Weekdays)
$6.00 per vehicle (Weekends)
$60.00 for a book of 20 crossings($3.00/crossing).
Available onboard.
$2.00 for pedestrians and bicyclists
(all days)
Contact ferry operations
John Kennedy 860-526-2743
John.Kennedy@ct.gov
Gregory Tower
860-594-2850
Gregory.Tower@ct.gov
Directions to Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
Location and directions
Ferry road, Chester, CT 06412From the west side of the Connecticut river
Route 9 South or North to Exit 6, Route 148.
Follow signs to ferry landing.
