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Ryde – Portsmouth Harbour

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Ryde – Portsmouth Harbour

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Ryde Portsmouth Harbour Ferry

Connecting the small town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight with the city of Portsmouth on the coast of England, this ferry route provides an essential link between the Isle of Wight and England. From the town of Ryde, known for its unique structure where the beaches are only available at low tide, and where the churches tower over the rest of the town from the overlooking cliffs, and for the easy access by road to many of the popular destinations across the island, to the city of Portsmouth, one of the largest and oldest cities on the coast of England, and famous for its rich maritime history, which can still be seen today through the many historical ships that are docked and are accessible to the public.

With up to 24 ferries running per day, provided by 1 ferry operator, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

Ryde to Portsmouth sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Ryde - Portsmouth Harbour Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Wightlink
Average Price $54*
Average Daily Sailings 17
Average Weekly Sailings 117
Average Sailing Duration 22m
First Ferry 05:40
Last Ferry 23:10
Distance 5 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Most Popular Questions

Ryde to Portsmouth Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this route has up to 24 ferries running per day, which means that there are up to 168 ferries running per week on this route, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


How long does the Ferry to Portsmouth from Ryde take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 22 minutes, but be sure to bear in mind that sail durations can greatly vary due to numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


Ryde to Portsmouth Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Portsmouth from Ryde will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our handy fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Portsmouth from Ryde?

You are currently not able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Wightlink 05:40 06:02 22 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Wightlink 06:45 07:07 22 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Wightlink 07:45 08:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 08:45 09:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 09:45 10:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 10:45 11:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 11:45 12:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 12:45 13:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 13:45 14:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 14:45 15:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 15:45 16:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 16:45 17:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 17:45 18:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 18:45 19:07 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 19:47 20:09 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 20:52 21:14 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 22:15 22:37 22 minutes Everyday
Wightlink 23:10 23:32 22 minutes Everyday

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