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How to get from Ryde to Portsmouth by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Ryde to Portsmouth ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Ryde to Portsmouth can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Ryde to Portsmouth ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Wightlink or Hovertravel. This way you can find the best deal on a Ryde Portsmouth ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Wightlink or Hovertravel ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Ryde to Portsmouth Ferry Information

Port of departure
Ryde
United Kingdom
Isle of Wight
Port of Arrival
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
England
Distance
7 mi
Ferry Companies
Wightlink, Hovertravel
Frequency of crossings
24 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
20 min
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Ferry Ryde Portsmouth: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth, you'll find tickets range from £23 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £23 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Ryde to Portsmouth route is £23. The average ferry crossing time from Ryde to Portsmouth is 10 min. The slowest ferries will take 10 min to reach Portsmouth, while the fastest boats will arrive in Portsmouth in 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Ryde at 07:45. The last boat to Portsmouth leaves the port of Ryde at 08:45.

Average price of a Ryde to Portsmouth ferry crossing
£23
Price range of ferries Ryde Portsmouth (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£23 - £23
Average crossing time Ryde Portsmouth
10 min
Departure time of first ferry to Portsmouth
07:45
Time last ferry leaves for Portsmouth
08:45
Arrival time of first ferry to Portsmouth
07:55
Arrival time of last ferry to Portsmouth
08:55

Why travel by ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Ryde to Portsmouth ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Portsmouth. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth is an ideal way to travel.

To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. During the Ryde Portsmouth crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Wightlink or Hovertravel ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.
You get much more rest than in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. The Ryde Portsmouth ferry journey is the opposite! On board, depending on the Wightlink or Hovertravel ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Portsmouth completely relaxed.
For the comfort of a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Ryde to Portsmouth by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.

Which companies operate between Ryde and Portsmouth?

If you want to travel between Ryde and Portsmouth by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Wightlink or Hovertravel who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Wightlink Ryde Portsmouth
Wightlink
Wightlink is a ferry company based on the Isle of Wight in the United Kingdom offering crossings between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ryde-Portsmouth fares and book a Wightlink ticket between Ryde and Portsmouth. Wightlink operates 24 crossings a day to Portsmouth from Ryde and the journey time is 20 min. More information about Wightlink
20 min
24 crossings a day
Hovertravel Ryde Portsmouth
Hovertravel
Hovertravel operates ferry services to United Kingdom, including ferry services between the ports of Ryde and Portsmouth. On Vivanoda, you can compare Ryde-Portsmouth fares and book a Hovertravel ticket between Ryde and Portsmouth. More information about Hovertravel

Where do the ferries leave from in Ryde? Where do the boats arrive in Portsmouth?

Port of departure in Ryde

Wightlink or Hovertravel ferries depart for Portsmouth from the following ports in Ryde:

Ryde Pier Head Terminal
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Ryde
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Port of arrival in Portsmouth

Hovertravel or Wightlink ships arrive in Portsmouth from the following ports:

Portsmouth Harbour
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Southsea
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth, it will take you at least 20 min to cover the 7 mi between Ryde and Portsmouth.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Ryde and Portsmouth in winter) and the ferry company (Wightlink and Hovertravel). There are currently 24 crossings a day between Ryde and Portsmouth.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Ryde and Portsmouth: Wightlink and Hovertravel.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Wightlink, Hovertravel.

Before booking, compare the prices of Wightlink, Hovertravel on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Ryde Portsmouth ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Ryde and Portsmouth, you will travel 7 mi.

To go by boat from Ryde to Portsmouth, you can find prices ranging from £23 for the lowest, to £23 for the highest. The average price we observed was £23.

The first ferry leaves Ryde at 07:45 for Portsmouth.

The last ferry to Portsmouth usually departs from Ryde at 08:45.

What is a Ryde to Portsmouth ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Ryde to Portsmouth sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Ryde to disembarkation in Portsmouth, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Wightlink and Hovertravel. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Ryde and Portsmouth.

Ready for boarding in Ryde

Before your Ryde Portsmouth ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time in Ryde port / You should arrive at the Ryde ferry terminal within the time limit set by Wightlink or Hovertravel. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Ryde - Portsmouth crossing / At the Ryde ferry terminal, look for the Wightlink or Hovertravel counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Portsmouth / Information messages are broadcast in the Ryde ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Hovertravel or Wightlink staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Ryde and Portsmouth

On board the Hovertravel or Wightlink ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Ferry arrival in Portsmouth

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Portsmouth:

  • Portsmouth Harbour is in sight / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Portsmouth Harbour.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Portsmouth Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Portsmouth is yours / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Portsmouth you are likely to pass a customs check. At last, your holiday in Portsmouth has begun!

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