Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships - Overhauled

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (22,099 endorsements) 📥 508,143 downloads 📌 v3.76 📅 4/19/2012
⚪ Last updated 2014

By Dj20 and Sp0rk · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 6/3/2014 📅 Created: 4/19/2012
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SKSE — Skyrim Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 USLEEP — Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #20 of 121 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod is not an expansion of any other mod.

Please see Installation notes below regarding Installing, Uninstalling or Updating

Also please be sure to read through ALL Change Notes

Better Fast Travel adds many more Carriages all around Tamriel at most of the small settlements/towns allowing you to use a more immersive (and possibly expensive) way to travel around Tamriel without using the Fast Travel option. It has pricing based on the distance to your destination that is fully customizable in the MCM menu. This also adds several Ships/Boats around the northern coast along with Ivarstead and Riften, all of which can be toggled on/off in the MCM menu.

This mod comes with support for both Vanilla and Hearthfires. The Hearthfires version adds the three player built houses to the Carriages once the locations have been discovered and also adds a few more locations to the Hearthfires carriages once you've unlocked them.

  • []27x Carriages all around Tamriel (using both Hearthfires and Dawnguard DLCs)[/] []8x Ship/Boat transport options around the northern coast (and Ivarstead/Riften)[/] []'Dynamic' pricing based on distance to your destination[/] []Disable Fast Travel on Map Screen[/] []Travel while over encumbered[/] []Toggle Carriage/Boat locations on/off via the MCM menu.[/] []Toggle Carriage/Boat destinations on/off via the MCM menu[/] []Toggle map markers to show you location of Carriages/Ships on map screen[/]

Version 3. 70 gHbty1tWdV0

The video above shows some of the features found in v3. 70. a few more have been added since recording this video as you now have the ability to toggle Locations and Destinations separately. I have sadly disabled the feature Charge for Followers as it proved too difficult to support for custom followers that didn't use the vanilla follower system (or any follower system really).

[]Whiterun[/] []Solitude[/] []Markarth[/] []Riften[/] []Windhelm[/] []Morthal[/] []AngasMill[/] []Darkwater Crossing[/] []Dawnstar[/] []Dayspring Canyon (only available with the Dawnguard DLC)[/] []Dragon Bridge[/] []Falkreath[/] []Halfmoon Mill[/] []Heartwood Mill[/] []Helgen[/] []Heljarchen Hall (only available with the Hearthfires version and if location has been discovered)

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Better Fast Travel - Carriages and Ships - Overhauled adds carriages at most small settlements and towns across Tamriel, with pricing based on distance, plus ships and boats along the north coast (and Ivarstead/Riften if toggled via MCM). A popular gameplay overhaul with over 22,000 endorsements, last updated in 2014.

✨ Key Features

Adds carriages at most small settlements and towns across Tamriel.
Pricing for carriage travel is based on the distance to your destination.
Adds several ships and boats around the north coast.
Optional ships at Ivarstead and Riften, toggleable via MCM.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 22,099 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
  • Expands fast travel to small settlements, making exploration more convenient.
  • Distance-based pricing adds a realistic economic layer to travel.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in 2014 — may have compatibility issues with current Skyrim versions and mods.
  • Requires MCM to toggle optional ships, which may be confusing for new users.
  • No official patch for DLC or newer content, so some areas may lack coverage.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want more immersive and convenient fast travel options without fast-traveling everywhere. Also great for roleplayers who enjoy paying for carriage rides based on distance. Skip if you prefer fast travel without cost or if you're on a heavily modded setup that might conflict.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod, especially if you have other mods that alter carriages or boats.
  • Check the MCM menu after installing to toggle the optional ships at Ivarstead and Riften if you want them.
  • If you're using Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or look for a compatible version, as this was made for the original Skyrim.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim LE Mods
Author
Dj20 and Sp0rk
Version
3.76
Downloads
508,143
Endorsements
22,099
Category
Gameplay
Created
4/19/2012
Updated
6/3/2014

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