Getting Here by Ferry or Hovercraft

As well as the 3 car ferry routes from Southampton - East Cowes (Red Funnel), Portsmouth - Fishbourne (Wightlink) and Lymington - Yarmouth (Wightlink) which are open to foot passengers also there are 3 high speed, passenger only services.

These are via Hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde Seafront, operated by Hovertravel, by fast ferry from Portsmouth - Ryde Pier head operated by Wightlink and from Southampton to West Cowes operated by Red Funnel.

Links to the company websites, and timetables are given below:

• Hovertravel - www.hovertravel.co.uk
• Hovertravel timetables
• Red Funnel - www.redfunnel.co.uk
• Red Funnel Timetables
• Wightlink - www.wightlink.co.uk
• Wightlink Timetables

Latest prices and special offers can usually be found on the company websites, along with any special deals for days out or events on the island.