getting here

Crossing the Solent to the Isle of Wight is the perfect start to your holiday, taking to the sea is where you adventure begins..

Red Funnel Ferries

Southampton - Cowes

Car Ferry or Fast Cat to Cowes. Lovely views as you sail along Southampton water, passing international cruise ship berths and then on to The Solent, arriving in Cowes, the famous yachting capital of the world.  Onboard cafe serving freshly cooked food and Steam coffee bar serving fresh coffee & pastries.

www.redfunnel.co.uk

Wightlink

Portsmouth - Fishbourne 

Car Ferry Sailing from Historic Portsmouth to Fishborne Harbour.  Onboard shop & snack bar.

www.wightlink.co.uk

Hovertravel

Southsea - Ryde

Hovercraft - 8 minutes

www.hovertravel.com

Southwest trains

Passengers arriving at Southampton central take the 10 minute Red Funnel link bus to the main ferry terminal for the crossing to Cowes.

Portsmouth Harbour foot passengers, the Wightlink catamaran terminal is located at the end of the Portsmouth Harbour train station main platform. 15 minute crossing to Ryde on the Wightlink catamaran service.

www.southwesttrains.co.uk

Southampton Airport

Southampton Airport One stop to Southampton Central Train Station for the Red Funnel bus link to the Red Funnel ferry terminal. Telephone for flight reservations:  +44 0844 481 777

www.southamptonairport.com