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Hovertravel

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Hovertravel run services between Ryde Esplanade and Southsea in under 10 minutes. They have a frequent service running 7 days a week.


Red Funnel Services

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Red Funnel runs services over 2 routes to and from the Island.

  • Red Jet Hi-Speed: (Southampton to West Cowes (passenger only). Runs every 30 minutes throughout the day, journey time approx 23 minutes.
  • Passenger/Vehicle Ferry: (Southampton to East Cowes). Operates 24 hours a day, journey time approx one hour.

Both services connect to a free bus service from Southampton Central Rail Station.



Wightlink Services

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Wightlink runs services over three routes to and from the Island.

  • Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head (Fast Cat Passenger Service). Journey time approx 22 minutes.
  • Portsmouth to Fishbourne (Car and Passenger Service). Journey time approx 40 minutes.
  • Lymington to Yarmouth (Car and Passenger Service). Journey time approx 30 minutes.