Isle of Wight Ferries

Mainland Coach service covering the length and breadth of Britain. Us the link to our web site and find out the coach service times and costs from your home town to either Southampton ( for Cowes ) or Portsmouth (for Ryde ) where you can take passenger ferry links across to the Solent to the island. There are island bus services from Cowes to Shanklin and Bus and Train services from Ryde to Shanklin.

Red Funnel Isle of Wight high-speed service from Southampton to West Cowes with a crossing time of 22 minutes. Non-bookable just turn up and go, disabled friendly, hot and cold drinks service. Book online or call 0870 444 8898.

Located on the beautiful Isle of Wight and capable of handling most GA aircraft, the Isle of Wight Airport at Sandown is a superb destination or staging post with the Aviator bar and restaurant offering all day high class dining. The runway length is in excess of 880m, avgas, flight planning and customs are available. Scheduled services to London and The Channel Islands operate from Sandown. Engineering services and hangarage are available at competitive rates.

Wightlink car and passenger service between Lymington and Yarmouth with a crossing time of 30 minutes. Bar and Cafe facilities can be found on board. Easy access from London, Southampton, Bournemouth and the West Country. Book online or phone 0870 582 7744.

Wightlink hi-speed passenger ferry between Portsmouth and Ryde with a crossing time of 18 minutes. The FastCats connect with railway stations at either end with direct connections to London Waterloo, Brighton, Bristol and Southampton. Onward Island Line services to Shanklin. Book online or call 0870 582 7744.

Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries operate year round car and passenger ferry services from Southampton to East Cowes. The crossing time is approximately 55 minutes. Onboard cafe serving hot and cold food, shop, bar and disabled friendly.

Passenger hi-speed hovercraft service from Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde. Catch the Hoverbus from Portsmouth City Centre or Portsmouth & Southsea mainline rail station.

Wightlink 35 minute crossing for cars and passengers from Portsmouth Gunwharf to Fishbourne. With sailings every 30 minutes at peak times. On board facilities include a bar and cafe. Book online or call 0870 582 7744.