Ryde to Portsmouth ferry - Times and cheap Wightlink ferry tickets

Tue, 30 Jun
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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth

Showing times and prices for 30 Jun

Cheapest price

33S$

Average price

39S$

Fastest journey

22 m

Average duration

22 m

Ferries per day

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 39S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only 33S$.

Fast ferries

Of the 2 ferries that leave Ryde for Portsmouth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, 30 Jun 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
    33 S$1One-way
    0 changes
  • Wightlink
    6:47 PM0h22
    Ryde
    7:09 PMPortsmouth
    45 S$1One-way
    0 changes

Ryde to Portsmouth Ferry Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationSailing Days
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
07:55AM
Duration
0h10
Sailing Days
Mon
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, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
06:25PM
Duration
0h10
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
10:15AM
Arrival Time
10:32AM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
02:45PM
Arrival Time
03:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
12:32PM
Arrival Time
01:07PM
Duration
0h35
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
11:45AM
Arrival Time
12:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
12:16PM
Arrival Time
01:07PM
Duration
0h51
Sailing Days
Sat
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
04:45PM
Arrival Time
04:55PM
Duration
0h10
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
06:45AM
Arrival Time
07:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
03:32PM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
08:15AM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
0h10
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
11:15AM
Arrival Time
11:25AM
Duration
0h10
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
02:32PM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
01:16PM
Arrival Time
02:07PM
Duration
0h51
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
04:52PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Wed
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
06:47PM
Arrival Time
07:09PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
09:15AM
Arrival Time
09:32AM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
10:45AM
Arrival Time
11:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
05:15PM
Arrival Time
05:32PM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
04:33PM
Arrival Time
05:07PM
Duration
0h34
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
04:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
06:45PM
Arrival Time
07:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
07:15AM
Arrival Time
07:25AM
Duration
0h10
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
01:15PM
Arrival Time
01:25PM
Duration
0h10
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
04:02PM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
06:47AM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
10:15PM
Arrival Time
10:37PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Wed, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
07:47PM
Arrival Time
08:09PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Everyday
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
02:32PM
Arrival Time
03:07PM
Duration
0h35
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
08:45AM
Arrival Time
09:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
05:16PM
Arrival Time
06:07PM
Duration
0h51
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
12:45PM
Arrival Time
01:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
05:40AM
Arrival Time
06:02AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
09:45AM
Arrival Time
10:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
01:45PM
Arrival Time
02:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
04:45PM
Arrival Time
05:07PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
07:15PM
Arrival Time
07:32PM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
11:10PM
Arrival Time
11:32PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
04:15PM
Arrival Time
04:32PM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
07:45AM
Arrival Time
08:07AM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
12:15PM
Arrival Time
12:25PM
Duration
0h10
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Hovertravel
Departure Time
05:45PM
Arrival Time
06:02PM
Duration
0h17
Sailing Days
Mon
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
03:16PM
Arrival Time
04:07PM
Duration
0h51
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun
Operator
Wightlink
Departure Time
08:52PM
Arrival Time
09:14PM
Duration
0h22
Sailing Days
Mon, Sun

Live departures

Ryde to Portsmouth ferry times

The table below shows live departures for Ryde to Portsmouth ferries for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
WightlinkWightlink10:15 PM Ryde
0h22
10:37 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
WightlinkWightlink11:10 PM Ryde
0h22
11:32 PM Portsmouth Harbour0 changesdirect
Tuesday, 30 June
Wightlink6:47 PM Ryde
0h22
7:09 PM Portsmouth0 changesdirect
Wightlink7:47 PM Ryde
0h22
8:09 PM Portsmouth0 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 18 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at 31S$ if you book in advance.

There are 11 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 22m. There are 68 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
Hovertravel
Distance
4 nautical miles (9 km)
Average sailing duration
19m
Cheapest ticket price
31S$
Ferries per day
18
Direct ferries
Available
Average weekly sailings
68
Fastest ferry
22m
First ferry
12:05 AM
Last ferry
11:10 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
7 days
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 31S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Wightlink

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
22m
Cheapest Price
31S$
Wightlink frequency
16 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
Hovertravel frequency
20 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 31S$ when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Ryde to Portsmouth is 36S$; 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 22m 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 11 direct ferries a day from Ryde to Portsmouth with Wightlink, Hovertravel, 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, 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.
A day trip to Portsmouth from Ryde is worth doing with a journey time of 22m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth is November.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Ryde and Portsmouth.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ryde and Portsmouth

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The major port for departures in Ryde is Ryde. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ryde for your trip from Ryde to Portsmouth.
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