Portsmouth Harbour - Ryde
Ferries to Isle of Wight
Portsmouth Harbour - Ryde
Ferries to Isle of Wight
The Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Wightlink & Hovertravel.Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferries take around 22 minutes. The ferry costs between 40 and 174, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde.
The first Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferry typically departs from Portsmouth Harbour at around 05:15. The last ferry usually departs at 22:45.
The Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferry trip can take around 22 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 22 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 235 weekly sailings from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde provided by Wightlink & Hovertravel. Timetables can change from season to season.
Wightlink provide 122 sailings weekly. Hovertravel provide 113 sailings weekly.
Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferry prices typically range between 40€* and 174€*. The average price is typically 92€*. The cheapest Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferry prices start from 40€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 92€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2026.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde is approximately 5.8 miles (9.3km) or 5.0 nautical miles.
Yes, Wightlink ferries allow cars on board ferries between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Wightlink & Hovertravel ferries between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde with Wightlink. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Portsmouth Harbour - Ryde Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | England | |
| Destination | Isle of Wight | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Wightlink & Hovertravel | |
| Average Price | €92 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 34 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 235 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 22 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 22 m | |
| First Ferry | 05:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:45 | |
| Distance | 5 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2026.
The English city of Portsmouth is located on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire. It is the UK's only island city and is situated around 100 km to the south west of London and 30 km to the east of Southampton. The city's long history is inextricably linked to the sea. It is home to the oldest dry dock in the world still in use and also to famous ships such as HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship, the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior. The city is also home to the Royal Marine Commandoes and to a naval base.
The city's port is one of the best connected ports in the United Kingdom, serving nine different destinations. To the south of the Naval Base, you will find the Isle of Wight (Ryde) Passenger Ferry Terminal. The Continental Ferry Terminal is served by ferry services to Le Havre in France and Bilbao in Spain. There are also daily crossings to Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo in France, St Helier in Jersey, St Peter Port in Guernsey and to Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
Ryde is the largest town on the Isle of Wight and is often referred to as the "Gateway to the island" due to its prominent position along the shores of the island and its hovercraft and passenger ferry links to the English mainland. Visitors to the town enjoy its lovely sandy beaches which stretch the length of the town, its boutique shops, museums and galleries. As the island's largest town it comes as no surprise to learn that it is also the venue for some of the island's largest annual events. For example, every August bank holiday thousands of scooter enthusiasts descend upon the town for the Isle of Wight Scooter Rally, and just a few weeks later the town's esplanade can be seen draped in classic cars for the International Classic Car Show. Ryde is also home to one of the United Kingdom's oldest carnivals which usually takes place at the end of the summer and forms the end of the Isle of Wight carnival season which travels all over the island. Ryde’s collection of late night bars and clubs also tend to make it one of the most popular spots for nightlife.
