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Compare bus, train, and ferry for London to Ryde
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Ryde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Ryde:
A ferry is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ryde costing on average $51 (€41).
A ferry is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ryde costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Ryde take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Ryde
How to get from London to Ryde by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Ryde is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Red Funnel12:00 PM1h00Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal1:00 PMEast Cowes$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Red Funnel12:00 PM1h00Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal1:00 PMEast Cowes$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Hovertravel6:30 PM0h10Southsea6:40 PMRyde$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
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· 8:30 AM2h10London Waterloo (WAT)10:40 AMRyde Hoverport (XRD)$551One-way2 transfers
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· 8:00 AM2h10London Waterloo (WAT)10:10 AMRyde Hoverport (XRD)$581One-way2 transfers
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· 9:30 AM2h10London Waterloo (WAT)11:40 AMRyde Hoverport (XRD)$611One-way2 transfers
NX030 · HOH18:00 AM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station12:40 PMRyde, Hovertravel$471One-way1 transfer
NX030 · HOH11:30 PM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station6:10 PMRyde, Hovertravel$471One-way1 transfer
NX030 · HOH14:00 PM4h40London, Victoria Coach Station8:40 PMRyde, Hovertravel$471One-way1 transfer
Red Funnel11:00 AM1h00Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal12:00 PMEast Cowes$171One-way0 transfers
Red Funnel3:00 PM1h00Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal4:00 PMEast Cowes$171One-way0 transfers
Red Funnel10:00 AM1h00Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal11:00 AMEast Cowes$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Ryde:
A ferry is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Ryde costing on average $51 (€41).
A ferry is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Ryde costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Ryde take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 3m.
- Around 24 ferries per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Ryde as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo (WAT) and arrive in Ryde Hoverport (XRD).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Ryde, Hovertravel.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Ryde.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Ryde by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Southern to go to Ryde by train.
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