(Page updated 21/07/2023)
Getting around the Island:
There are quite a few transport options available on the Isle of Wight. This includes good road coverage, bus and train & ferry public transport services.
Buses:
Bus services on the Island are provided by Southern Vectis. Full information is available at www.islandbuses.info. There are over 20 standards routes serving the majority of the island as well as having good connections to the main ferry terminals.
Railways:
Island Line Trains (part of the South West Trains group) operate a train service between Ryde Pier Head (connecting with the WightLink fastcat) and Shanklin. Full details can be found at www.southwesternrailway.com/destinations-and-offers/island-line
Floating Bridge:
The Cowes Floating Bridge is operated by the Isle of Wight Council and saves a 11 mile round trip by road.
For more information please click here
Hovertravel:
Hovertravel run hovercraft services between Ryde Esplanade and Southsea in under 10 minutes. They have a frequent service running 7 days a week for foot passengers. Full information on getting to the Southsea Hoverport is available on their website.
Red Funnel Services:
Red Funnel runs services over 2 routes to and from the Island.
- Red Jet Hi-Speed: Southampton to West Cowes (passenger only). Runs every 30 minutes throughout the day, journey time approx. 23 minutes.
- Passenger/Vehicle Ferry: (Southampton to East Cowes). Operates 24 hours a day, journey time approx. one hour.
Both services connect to a free bus service from Southampton Central Rail Station. Full details of getting to the Red Funnel terminals are available here.
Wightlink Services:
Wightlink runs services over three routes to and from the Island.
- Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head (Fast Cat Passenger Service). Journey time approx. 22 minutes.
- Portsmouth to Fishbourne (Car and Passenger Service). Journey time approx. 40 minutes.
- Lymington to Yarmouth (Car and Passenger Service). Journey time approx. 30 minutes.
