Getting There

Wightlink Booking & Information: https://www.wightlink.co.uk

(Please contact me to book the ferry crossing at a discounted price)

Wightlink operate ferries from Lymington and Portsmouth, including a foot passenger ferry from Portsmouth Harbour Train Station.

Portsmouth Car Ferry is the busiest and most popular route to the Island, with crossings every half hour during the summer months.

Foot passenger estimated crossing time:  22 minutes

Car estimated crossing time: 45 minutes

Red Funnel Booking & Information: Isle of Wight Ferry | Red Funnel Ferries

Red Funnel operate a car ferry and foot passenger ferry, both from Southampton, a short hop from the City Centre and shops. The car takes one hour. The new ferries have a large café area, bar, coffee bar and a second upper deck with two further large cafes, one which is the pet friendly café. WiFi is also available onboard. These ferries run hourly.

Foot passenger estimated crossing time: 23 minutes

Car estimated crossing time: 50 – 60 minutes

Hovertravel Booking & Information: Fastest Isle of Wight Ferry | Portsmouth to Isle of Wight (hovertravel.co.uk)        

Hovertravel operate a foot passenger hovercraft ferry from Southsea to Ryde, which is the quickest route to the Island.

Check Hover Travel for an up-to-date timetable.

Foot passenger estimated crossing time: 10 minutes