Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries operate a round-the-clock service between the mainland and the Isle of Wight.  They run every day of the year on three routes across the Solent.

Car Ferries

Portsmouth to Fishbourne

The 40 minute crossing between Gunwharf terminal in Portsmouth and Fishbourne is served by five car ferries.  They provide a 24 hour connection to the Island for cars, passengers, coaches and freight vehicles with sailings every 30 minutes at peak times.

The Portsmouth terminal is well located in Old Portsmouth, next to the new Gunwharf Quays shopping and leisure development.

Lymington to Yarmouth

The shortest and fastest vehicle route to the Island is between Lymington, in the New Forest, and Yarmouth in West Wight.  The 30 minute route is served by three car ferries. 

Hi-Speed Ferry

Portsmouth to Ryde

The fastest passenger connection is provided by high speed FastCat catamarans which run between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head.

The  FastCats connect the railway stations at either end of the service in around 18 minutes. 
Direct mainline connections to London Waterloo, Brighton, Bristol and Southampton from Portsmouth and onward Island Line services to Brading, Sandown and Shanklin from Ryde Pier Head.

National Express coaches and local buses also serve the Portsmouth Harbour terminal.