Portsmouth to Ryde Ferries
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How to get from Portsmouth to Ryde by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Portsmouth to Ryde ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Portsmouth to Ryde can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Portsmouth to Ryde 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 Portsmouth Ryde 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 Portsmouth to Ryde simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.
Portsmouth to Ryde Ferry Information
Ferry Portsmouth Ryde: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde, 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 Portsmouth to Ryde route is £23. The average ferry crossing time from Portsmouth to Ryde is 10 min. The slowest ferries will take 10 min to reach Ryde, while the fastest boats will arrive in Ryde in 10 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Portsmouth at 07:30. The last boat to Ryde leaves the port of Portsmouth at 09:00.
Why travel by ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Portsmouth to Ryde ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Ryde. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Portsmouth and Ryde?
If you want to travel between Portsmouth and Ryde 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.
Where do the ferries leave from in Portsmouth? Where do the boats arrive in Ryde?
Port of departure in Portsmouth
Wightlink or Hovertravel ferries depart for Ryde from the following ports in Portsmouth:
Port of arrival in Ryde
Hovertravel or Wightlink ships arrive in Ryde from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde, it will take you at least 20 min to cover the 7 mi between Portsmouth and Ryde.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Portsmouth and Ryde in winter) and the ferry company (Wightlink and Hovertravel). There are currently 24 crossings a day between Portsmouth and Ryde.
There are 2 ferry companies operating between Portsmouth and Ryde: 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 Portsmouth Ryde 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 Portsmouth and Ryde, you will travel 7 mi.
To go by boat from Portsmouth to Ryde, 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 Portsmouth at 07:30 for Ryde.
The last ferry to Ryde usually departs from Portsmouth at 09:00.
Experience a Portsmouth to Ryde ferry crossing
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Portsmouth to Ryde sea crossing is like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Portsmouth Ryde cruise on board Wightlink or Hovertravel, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Portsmouth to disembarkation in Ryde. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Portsmouth and Ryde.
Boarding in Portsmouth
Before your Portsmouth Ryde ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Arrival time in Portsmouth port / You should arrive at the Portsmouth ferry terminal within the time limit set by Wightlink or Hovertravel. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Portsmouth - Ryde crossing / In Portsmouth, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Hovertravel or Wightlink ticket offices at the Portsmouth ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ship to Ryde / Information messages are broadcast in the Portsmouth ferry terminal to invite you to board. By car, follow the instructions of Wightlink or Hovertravel staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the ship between Portsmouth and Ryde
On the Wightlink or Hovertravel ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. 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.
Ryde is in sight, disembarkation imminent!
Here is some information for the disembarkation in Ryde:
- The ferry enters Ryde Harbour / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Ryde Harbour.
- Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Ryde Harbour.
- Leaving the ship and exploring Ryde / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. In Ryde you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Ryde is waiting for you!
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