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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Portsmouth to Ryde
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
52 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Portsmouth to Ryde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Ryde will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only $24.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Portsmouth for Ryde every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, 23 Mar the direct ferries cover the 9 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest ferries will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare ferry and coach for Portsmouth to Ryde
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Ryde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $24, and a coach costs an average of $31.
Distance: 4 nautical miles (9 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Coach |
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$27 Average Price Cheapest | $31 Average Price |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Portsmouth to Ryde Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 10:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 0h34 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:32AM | Duration 1h22 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:52AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:22AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:42PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 02:52PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:37PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:22PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:22PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:37AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:52AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:32AM | Duration 1h22 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 05:37AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 0h34 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:37PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 0h34 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed, Fri |
Live departures
Portsmouth to Ryde ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Ryde ferries for today, Sunday, 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wightlink | 8:20 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 8:42 pm Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 9:45 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 10:07 pm Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 10:45 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 11:07 pm Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 23 March | |||||
| 7:15 am Portsmouth | 0h22 | 7:37 am Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:10 am Portsmouth | 1h22 | 11:32 am Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde
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Ferries from Portsmouth to Ryde run on average 8 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $24 if you book in advance.
There are 3 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:10. The fastest ferry covers the 4 nautical miles (9 km) distance in 22m. There are 51 sailings per week.
Distance 4 nautical miles (9 km) |
Average sailing duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Ferries per day 8 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 51 |
Fastest ferry 22m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:10 |
Ferry operators: Wightlink, Hovertravel from Portsmouth to RydeYou can travel by ferry between Portsmouth to Ryde with Wightlink, Hovertravel for as low as $24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Portsmouth to Ryde ferries
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