Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde
Ferries to Isle of Wight
Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde
Ferries to Isle of Wight
Depending on the season their are usually 30 daily and 207 weekly sailings between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde, Wightlink & Hovertravel.Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferries take around 22 minutes. The ferry costs between $87 and $266, 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 earliest Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferry typically departs Portsmouth Harbour at about 05:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:45.
Ferries from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde sail in around 22 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 22 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 207 weekly sailings from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde provided by Wightlink & Hovertravel. Timetables can change from season to season.
Wightlink provide 124 sailings weekly. Hovertravel provide 125 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde typically range between $87* and $266*. On average the Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferry is $172*. The cheapest Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferry prices start from $87*. The average price for a foot passenger is $172*.
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 July 25.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde is approximately 6 miles (9km) or 5 nautical miles.
Yes, Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferries allow cars onboard with Wightlink between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde use our Deal Finder.
Wightlink & Hovertravel allow foot passengers on Portsmouth Harbour Ryde ferries.
Wightlink allow pets on ferries from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Portsmouth Harbour - Ryde Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | England | |
| Destination Country | Isle of Wight | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Wightlink & Hovertravel | |
| Average Price | $172 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 30 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 207 | |
| 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 July 2025.
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.
