Ryde to Portsmouth ferry - Times and cheap Wightlink ferry tickets

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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 29 Sept

Cheapest price on 29 Sept

21฿

Average ticket price on 29 Sept

25฿

Fastest journey on 29 Sept

22 m

Average journey duration on 29 Sept

22 m

Ferries on 29 Sept

2

Distance

9 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ryde to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ryde to Portsmouth will cost around 25฿ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only 21฿.

Fast ferries

On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 2 ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth, including 2 direct services.

On Tue, 29 Sept the direct ferries cover the 9 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 22 m .

The slowest ferries will take 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Wightlink
    7:47 PM0h22
    Ryde
    8:09 PMPortsmouth
    21 ฿1One-way
    0 changes
  • Wightlink
    6:47 PM0h22
    Ryde
    7:09 PMPortsmouth
    29 ฿1One-way
    0 changes

Ryde to Portsmouth Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
06:20PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
05:45PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
11:45AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
12:16PM
Arrival Time
01:07PM
Duration
0h51
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
06:00AM
Arrival Time
06:45AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
10:20AM
Arrival Time
11:05AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
10:28AM
Arrival Time
11:07AM
Duration
0h39
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
01:16PM
Arrival Time
02:07PM
Duration
0h51
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
06:47PM
Arrival Time
07:09PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
08:28AM
Arrival Time
09:07AM
Duration
0h39
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
11:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
11:05PM
Arrival Time
11:50PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
04:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
06:45PM
Arrival Time
07:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
01:00AM
Arrival Time
01:45AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
08:20AM
Arrival Time
09:05AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
07:47PM
Arrival Time
08:09PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
09:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
03:30AM
Arrival Time
04:15AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
05:40AM
Arrival Time
06:02AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
09:45AM
Arrival Time
10:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
01:45PM
Arrival Time
02:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
11:10PM
Arrival Time
11:32PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
10:32AM
Arrival Time
11:07AM
Duration
0h35
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
08:52PM
Arrival Time
09:14PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
08:32AM
Arrival Time
09:07AM
Duration
0h35
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
12:37PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Thu, Sat
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
05:45PM
Arrival Time
06:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
03:05PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
07:00AM
Arrival Time
07:45AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
03:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
12:32PM
Arrival Time
01:07PM
Duration
0h35
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
12:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
07:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
06:15AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
09:45PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
09:12AM
Arrival Time
10:07AM
Duration
0h55
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
03:45PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
08:20PM
Arrival Time
09:05PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
10:28AM
Arrival Time
11:32AM
Duration
1h04
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
11:16AM
Arrival Time
12:07PM
Duration
0h51
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
08:28AM
Arrival Time
09:32AM
Duration
1h04
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
04:20PM
Arrival Time
05:05PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
10:15PM
Arrival Time
10:37PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
07:45PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
09:16AM
Arrival Time
10:07AM
Duration
0h51
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
12:45PM
Arrival Time
01:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
01:05PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
09:51AM
Arrival Time
10:32AM
Duration
0h41
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
01:45PM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
04:45PM
Arrival Time
05:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
08:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
04:00AM
Arrival Time
04:45AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
09:45AM
Duration
0h45
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed

Live departures

Ryde to Portsmouth ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Ryde to Portsmouth ferries for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
WightlinkWightlink3:30 AM Fishbourne
0h45
4:15 AM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink5:30 AM Fishbourne
0h45
6:15 AM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink5:40 AM Ryde
0h22
6:02 AM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink6:45 AM Ryde
0h22
7:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink7:00 AM Fishbourne
0h45
7:45 AM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink7:45 AM Ryde
0h22
8:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink8:20 AM Fishbourne
0h45
9:05 AM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
Island LineG21597+South Western RailwaySW098900
On time
8:28 AM Ryde St Johns Road (RYR)
0h39
9:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		1 change
Hovertravel · +Island LineG21597
On time
8:28 AM Ryde St Johns Road (RYR)
1h04
9:32 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		2 changes
Island LineG21597+South Western RailwaySW098900
On time
8:32 AM Ryde Esplanade (RYD)
0h35
9:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		1 change
WightlinkWightlink8:45 AM Ryde
0h22
9:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink9:00 AM Fishbourne
0h45
9:45 AM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwaySW099000+Island LineG21600
On time
9:12 AM Ryde St Johns Road (RYR)
0h55
10:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		1 change
South Western RailwaySW099000+Island LineG21600
On time
9:16 AM Ryde Esplanade (RYD)
0h51
10:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		1 change
WightlinkWightlink9:45 AM Ryde
0h22
10:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
Hovertravel · +Island LineG21603
On time
9:51 AM Ryde St Johns Road (RYR)
0h41
10:32 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		2 changes
WightlinkWightlink10:20 AM Fishbourne
0h45
11:05 AM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
Hovertravel · +Island LineG21606
On time
10:28 AM Ryde St Johns Road (RYR)
1h04
11:32 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		2 changes
South Western RailwaySW099100+Island LineG21606
On time
10:28 AM Ryde St Johns Road (RYR)
0h39
11:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		1 change
South Western RailwaySW099100+Island LineG21606
On time
10:32 AM Ryde Esplanade (RYD)
0h35
11:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		1 change
WightlinkWightlink10:45 AM Ryde
0h22
11:07 AM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink11:00 AM Fishbourne
0h45
11:45 AM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwaySW099200+Island LineG21609
On time
11:16 AM Ryde Esplanade (RYD)
0h51
12:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		1 change
WightlinkWightlink11:45 AM Ryde
0h22
12:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink12:20 PM Fishbourne
0h45
1:05 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwaySW099300+Island LineG21615
On time
12:32 PM Ryde Esplanade (RYD)
0h35
1:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)		1 change
WightlinkWightlink12:45 PM Ryde
0h22
1:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink1:00 PM Fishbourne
0h45
1:45 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
South Western RailwaySW099400+Island LineG216181:16 PM Ryde Esplanade (RYD)
0h51
2:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour (PMH)1 change
WightlinkWightlink1:45 PM Ryde
0h22
2:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink2:20 PM Fishbourne
0h45
3:05 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink2:45 PM Ryde
0h22
3:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink3:00 PM Fishbourne
0h45
3:45 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink3:45 PM Ryde
0h22
4:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink4:20 PM Fishbourne
0h45
5:05 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink4:45 PM Ryde
0h22
5:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink5:00 PM Fishbourne
0h45
5:45 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink5:45 PM Ryde
0h22
6:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink6:20 PM Fishbourne
0h45
7:05 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink6:45 PM Ryde
0h22
7:07 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink7:00 PM Fishbourne
0h45
7:45 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink7:47 PM Ryde
0h22
8:09 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink8:20 PM Fishbourne
0h45
9:05 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink8:52 PM Ryde
0h22
9:14 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink9:00 PM Fishbourne
0h45
9:45 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink10:15 PM Ryde
0h22
10:37 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink11:05 PM Fishbourne
0h45
11:50 PM Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink11:10 PM Ryde
0h22
11:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth

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Ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth run on average 39 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at 25฿ if you book in advance.

There are 39 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:10. The fastest ferry covers the 4 nautical miles (9 km) distance in 10m. There are 11 sailings per week.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Official Omio partners on this route
Wightlink
Hovertravel
Distance
4 nautical miles (9 km)
Average sailing duration
30m
Cheapest ticket price
25฿
Ferries per day
39
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
11
Fastest ferry
10m
First ferry
12:05 AM
Last ferry
11:10 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Ferry operators: Wightlink, Hovertravel from Ryde to PortsmouthYou can travel by ferry between Ryde to Portsmouth with Wightlink, Hovertravel for as low as 25฿. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Wightlink

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Wightlink Duration
22m
Cheapest Wightlink Price
25฿
Wightlink frequency
43 a day

Hovertravel

About
Hovertravel is a ferry company that operates the world's only year-round, scheduled passenger hovercraft service. Established in 1965, it provides the fastest route across the Solent, connecting Southsea (Portsmouth) on the English mainland to Ryde on the Isle of Wight in under 10 minutes. Hovertravel utilizes two 12000TD hovercraft, the *Solent Flyer* and *Island Flyer*, each capable of carrying 78 passengers at speeds up to 40 knots. The company also offers a \Hoverbus\" service in Portsmouth, connecting its Southsea terminal to train stations and the city center. Beyond scheduled services, Hovertravel has a history of charter operations and is actively involved in projects to make hovercraft travel more sustainable, including exploring hydrogen as an alternative fuel."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Hovertravel Duration
10m
Cheapest Hovertravel Price
28฿
Hovertravel frequency
34 a day

FAQs: Ryde to Portsmouth ferries

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ryde to Portsmouth by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap ferry tickets from Ryde to Portsmouth can start from as little as 25฿ when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Ryde to Portsmouth is 28฿; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth is 10m to travel the 9 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth leaves at 12:05 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth leaves at 11:10 pm.
Yes, there are 39 direct ferries a day from Ryde to Portsmouth with Wightlink, Hovertravel. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Ryde to Portsmouth is possible with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth, you can count on Wightlink, Hovertravel for the best way to get you to Portsmouth. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between Ryde and Portsmouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Ryde and Portsmouth.

popular ferry ports

Important Stations and Airports in Ryde and Portsmouth

Most Ryde to Portsmouth ferries use the Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour port pair, with some services arriving at Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries). Use this guide to compare Ryde and Portsmouth ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.

Departure ports in Ryde
Arrival ports in Portsmouth
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Ryde port facilities and services

Ryde has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Ryde: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

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