Tilbury/Gravesend ferry important news

[snorri]

there is often information regarding the ferry on the c2c rail website

I had problems years ago trying to get ferry information when touring in that area, it still seems to be run like a Secret Service.

 

[Dogtrousers]

And here's a reply from the Kent side of the river. From Kent CC Planning & Operations Manager, Public Transport

You’re quite right that as of 2nd May a new operator will be in place for the Gravesend to Tilbury Ferry service. From this date, the service will be operated by Jet Stream Tours and they will be using a vessel called the Thames Swift which was previously used on this service. There will be no fundamental change to the service which will run at the same times and charge the same fares and will continue to accept bicycles.

I hope that answers your question but please let me know if you need anything further. ​

They each have their own perspective. Thurrock calls it "Tilbury to Gravesend" and Kent "Gravesend to Tilbury". Wars have been fought over less.

 

[jojo2512]

Let's hope the keep to it

 

[jojo2512]

This is the new ferry. Doesn't look like a lot of room for bikes

 

[Dogtrousers]

I must plan a ride to Essex, just to have a go on it.

 

[rb58]

The biggest problem with the ferry is that it deposits you in Gravesend.

 

[Dogtrousers]

The biggest problem with the ferry is that it deposits you in Gravesend.

Or Tilbury.

You can't win really.

 

[jojo2512]

Lol. I live in Essex n work in gravesend. Best of both worlds

 

[srw]

This is the new ferry. Doesn't look like a lot of room for bikes

Oodles of room on that. You can get half a dozen bikes around the stern and another half-dozen between the seats.

 

[robjh]

[QUOTE 4748608, member: 45"]Press release today, photo of the new ferry....

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Tilbury looks surprisingly attractive from that angle.

 

[Nigel182]

Tilbury looks surprisingly attractive from that angle.

Photoshop but a Good Effort

 

[subaqua]

Photoshop but a Good Effort

wheres the bridge .......

Lol. I live in Essex n work in gravesend. Best of both worlds

worst of Both surely !

 

[jojo2512]

Hi just an update on the ferry. Have used this now for work and its ok. You can get a few bikes on it and they now take payment by card as well as cash. They are on twitter with updates on the service and weather daily