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Hovertravel operates the fastest ferry crossing between Southsea in Portsmouth and Ryde on the Isle Of Wight. The Portsmouth to Isle of Wight ferry is the quickest way to get to the island from the mainland - crossings take under 10 minutes! During peak times we add extra flights to our standard timetable and we support events such as Portsmouth FC late home matches , Walk the Wight , Victorious Festival and Great South Run . use our interactive timetable to check the latest services. 

Our specially operated H1  HoverBus provides an easy and quick connection between our Southsea HoverPort and the main rail and coach stations, as well as some great attractions and shopping around Portsmouth.

Timetable until 3rd November 2024:

Download timetable, valid until 3rd november 2024.

*Monday to Friday only **Monday to Saturday only

Southsea Terminal
0603 0610 0612 0620
0633 0640 0642 0650
0703 0710 0712 0720
0733** 0740** 0742** 0750**
0803 0810 0812 0820
0903 0910 0912 0920
1003 1010 1012 1020
1103 1110 1112 1120
1203 1210 1212 1220
1303 1310 1312 1320
1403 1410 1412 1420
1503 1510 1512 1520
1533 1540 1542 1550
1603 1610 1612 1620
1633 1640 1642 1650
1703 1710 1712 1720
1733 1740 1742 1750
1803 1810 1812 1820
1903 1910 1912 1920
2003 2010 2012 2020
Ryde,IOW Southsea Southsea Terminal The Hard Gunwharf Quays
(Stop L)
0626 0632 0639 0641
0656 0702 0709 0711
0726 0732 0739 0741
0756** 0802** 0809** 0811**
0826 0832 0839 0841
0926 0932 0939 0941
1026 1032 1039 1041
1126 1132 1139 1141
1226 1232 1239 1241
1326 1332 1339 1341
1426 1432 1439 1441
1526 1532 1539 1541
1556 1602 1609 1611
1626 1632 1639 1641
1656 1702 1709 1711
1726 1732 1739 1741
1756 1802 1809 1811
1826 1832 1839 1841
1926 1932 1939 1941
2026 2032 2039 2041

Timetable from 4th November 2024:

Download timetable from 4th november 2024.

  • Monday to Friday
  • Saturday & Sunday
Southsea Terminal
0603 0610 0612 0620
0633 0640 0642 0650
0703 0710 0712 0720
0733 0740 0742 0750
0803 0810 0812 0820
0903 0910 0912 0920
1003 1010 1012 1020
1103 1110 1112 1120
1203 1210 1212 1220
1303 1310 1312 1320
1403 1410 1412 1420
1433 1440 1442 1450
1410 1530 1532 1540
1603 1610 1612 1620
1633 1640 1642 1650
1703 1710 1712 1719
1738 1745 1747 1754
1813 1820 1822 1830
1918 1925 1927 1933

*Saturday only

Southsea Terminal
0733* 0740* 0742* 0750*
0803 0810 0812 0820
0903 0910 0912 0920
1003 1010 1012 1020
1103 1110 1112 1120
1203 1210 1212 1220
1303 1310 1312 1320
1403 1410 1412 1420
1503 1510 1512 1520
1603 1610 1612 1620
1703 1710 1712 1720
1803 1810 1812 1820
1918 1925 1927 1933
Ryde,IOW Southsea Southsea Terminal The Hard Gunwharf Quays
(Stop L)
0626 0632 0639 0641
0656 0702 0709 0711
0726 0732 0739 0741
0756 0802 0809 0811
0826 0832 0839 0841
0926 0932 0939 0941
1026 1032 1039 1041
1126 1132 1139 1141
1226 1232 1239 1241
1326 1332 1339 1341
1426 1432 1439 1441
1516 1522 1529 1531
1551 1557 1604 1606
1626 1632 1639 1641
1656 1702 1709 1711
1731 1737 1744 1746
1806 1812 1819 1821
1841 1847 1854 1856
1941 1947 1954 1956

* Saturday only

Ryde,IOW Southsea Southsea Terminal The Hard Gunwharf Quays
(Stop L)
0756* 0802* 0809* 0811*
0826 0832 0839 0841
0926 0932 0939 0941
1026 1032 1039 1041
1126 1132 1139 1141
1226 1232 1239 1241
1326 1332 1339 1341
1426 1432 1439 1441
1526 1532 1539 1541
1626 1632 1639 1641
1726 1732 1739 1741
1826 1832 1839 1841
1941 1947 1954 1956

Useful Links

  • Interactive Timetable
  • Late Flights
  • Service Status
  • Terminal Facilities

Extra Event Flights

  • Portsmouth FC Late Home Game Charter
  • Walk the Wight
  • Victorious Festival
  • Great South Run

Connections

  • Car Parking
  • National Rail
  • Island Line Rail
  • National Express
  • Southern Vectis

Traveling to the Isle of Wight by ferry

Travel to the island via one of our ferry providers. wightlink and red funnel offer multiple crosses from various ports to the island. if you're looking for something a bit different why not try the hovercraft.

travel by wightlink ferry

Wightlink vehicle and fast passenger services to the Isle of Wight run regularly from Portsmouth and Lymington in the New Forest. The high-speed catamaran service runs from Portsmouth Harbour directly to Ryde Pier Head and takes just 22 minutes. The car ferry service from Portsmouth leaves from Gunwharf and arrives at Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight, while the Lymington ferry travels to Yarmouth at the western end of the Isle of Wight.

For more information on Wightlink services to the Isle of Wight visit  wightlink.co.uk

Travel to the isle of wight by ferry - Red funnel Ferries

Offering both foot passenger and car ferry services from Southampton to Cowes on the Isle of Wight, Red Funnel is the quickest way to get to the northern half of the Island. 

The Red Jet is a fast catamaran service to Cowes, taking just 25 minutes, and there is a free connecting shuttle bus from Southampton central railway station and the main shopping areas to the Red Funnel terminal. 

The car service leaves from the same terminal in Southampton, but docks into East Cowes on the Isle of Wight and after an hour your tires will hit Isle of Wight land. 

For more information on Red Funnel services to the Isle of Wight visit  redfunnel.co.uk

travel by ferry to the isle of wight - Hover travel to the island

Hovertravel

Hovertravel operate the world’s longest established hovercraft and now only commercial service. Running from Southsea, near Portsmouth to Ryde seafront, it also has the distinction of being the fastest way of travelling to the Isle of Wight. The hovercraft has a pilot and ‘flies’ across the Solent in just 10 minutes.

For more information on Hovertravel services to the Isle of Wight visit  hovertravel.co.uk

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COMMENTS

  1. Portsmouth - Ryde FastCat Isle of Wight ferry route ...

    Portsmouth to Ryde is our quickest route for foot passengers, getting you to and from the Isle of Wight in just 22 minutes on one of our FastCats.

  2. Portsmouth Harbour FastCat passenger ferry port - Wightlink ...

    Located within Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station, and a moment’s walk from a nearby bus interchange, this is our quickest crossing for foot passengers with a journey time of just 22 minutes. Our FastCat catamarans, Wight Ryder I and Wight Ryder II, operate on this route.

  3. Isle of Wight ferry timetables - Wightlink Ferries

    Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head. Tuesday, 2 January to Sunday, 22 December 2024

  4. Ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour - Direct Ferries

    Ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour. There are usually 17 daily and 119 weekly sailings between Ryde and Portsmouth Harbour. This ferry route is operated by Wightlink. Ryde Portsmouth Harbour ferries cost between £21 and £81, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees.

  5. Ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour - Direct Ferries

    Ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour. There is usually 17 daily and 119 weekly sailings between Ryde and Portsmouth Harbour. This ferry route is operated by Wightlink. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Ryde Portsmouth Harbour ferries.

  6. Hovertravel Timetables | Portsmouth to Ryde Ferry

    Hovertravel operates the fastest ferry crossing between Southsea in Portsmouth and Ryde on the Isle Of Wight. The Portsmouth to Isle of Wight ferry is the quickest way to get to the island from the mainland - crossings take under 10 minutes!

  7. Portsmouth - Ryde - Wightlink

    3 January 2023 - 26 March 2023. Crossing time approximately 22 minutes. Please allow at least 10 minutes for connections between trains & FastCats. Please note that the boarding gate closes 2 minutes prior to sailing to ensure onward connections are maintained.

  8. Travelling to the Isle of Wight by ferry - Isle of Wight

    The high-speed catamaran service runs from Portsmouth Harbour directly to Ryde Pier Head and takes just 22 minutes. The car ferry service from Portsmouth leaves from Gunwharf and arrives at Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight, while the Lymington ferry travels to Yarmouth at the western end of the Isle of Wight.

  9. Isle of Wight ferry tickets and prices - Wightlink Ferries

    You can travel across the Solent on any of our vehicle routes or hop on our FastCat catamaran, which connects Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head on the Isle of Wight in just 22 minutes. View foot passenger ticket pricing and information

  10. Portsmouth - Ryde Ryde - Portsmouth - Wightlink

    ctions between trains & catamarans. Please note that the boarding gate closes 2 minutes prior to sailing to ensur. Special timetables operate during Isle of Wight Festival (16 - 20 June) and Victorious Festival (26-28 August) Portsmouth - Ryde.