Euro
US Dollars
Euro
US Dollars
Southsea
Ryde
Ferries to Isle of Wight
Popular Ferry Operators for Southsea - Ryde
-
![Duration]()
10 min![More]()
Depending on the season their are usually 19 daily and 135 weekly sailings between Southsea and Ryde. The Southsea Ryde ferry is operated by
The earliest ferry from Southsea to Ryde typically departs Southsea at about 06:30. The average sailing time of a Southsea Ryde ferry is approximately 10m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 10m.
Ferry prices for Southsea Ryde ferries typically range between €41* and €138*. The average price is around €85*. The cheapest ferry prices from Southsea to Ryde start from €19*. The average price for a foot passenger is €85*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Southsea to Ryde is approximately 5.7 miles (9.1km), or 4.9 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Southsea and Ryde
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Southsea to Ryde with Hovertravel.
| Southsea - Ryde Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Hovertravel | |
| Average Price | 108 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 19 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 135 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 10m | |
| First Ferry | 06:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 4 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The town and port of Southsea is located on the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire. The town lies on the English Channel coast at the southern end of Portsea Island and is only just over 1 km from the much larger city of Portsmouth. Despite its large neighbour, Southsea has its own commercial centre with bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. The four forts, just off the coast, that were built in the 1860's as part of the areas defences against foreign invaders, are a popular tourist attraction for the town. The forts were actually part of a wider set of defences which included forts on the mainland around the city although they were never used.
The gravelly beach at Southsea is popular, especially at low tide when the sand is exposed. Southsea is also home to two piers: the South Parade Pier and the Clarence Pier. A scenic walk was created to celebrate the millennium which starts at Southsea seafront and end at Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth. The route is marked on the pavement and is lined by distinctive blue lanterns.
There is a regular hovercraft service to Ryde on the Isle of Wight which runs from Southsea seafront. The crossing time is about 10 minutes.
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.
Timetables between 15/04/2024 and 21/04/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovertravel | 06:30 | 06:40 | 10 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Hovertravel | 07:00 | 07:10 | 10 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Hovertravel | 07:30 | 07:40 | 10 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Hovertravel | 08:00 | 08:10 | 10 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Hovertravel | 08:30 | 08:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 09:30 | 09:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 10:30 | 10:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 11:30 | 11:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 12:30 | 12:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 13:00 | 13:10 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 13:30 | 13:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 14:30 | 14:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 15:30 | 15:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 16:00 | 16:10 | 10 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Hovertravel | 16:30 | 16:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 17:00 | 17:10 | 10 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Hovertravel | 17:30 | 17:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 18:00 | 18:10 | 10 minutes | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Hovertravel | 18:30 | 18:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 19:30 | 19:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
| Hovertravel | 20:30 | 20:40 | 10 minutes | Everyday |
Customer Service
