The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Ferries per day
26
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ryde to Portsmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ryde to Portsmouth will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only $26.
Of the 26 ferries that leave Ryde for Portsmouth every day 14 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 22 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest ferries will take 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.
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Compare ferry and coach for Ryde to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Ryde to Portsmouth 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 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Ryde to Portsmouth Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 12:37PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 12:32PM | Arrival Time 01:07PM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:07AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 0h39 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 01:16PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 0h51 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:52PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:28AM | Arrival Time 09:07AM | Duration 0h39 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 11:32AM | Duration 1h04 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:37AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 11:16AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 0h51 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 08:28AM | Arrival Time 09:32AM | Duration 1h04 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 09:16AM | Arrival Time 10:07AM | Duration 0h51 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:02AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 10:32AM | Duration 0h41 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:07PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:37PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:32PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:07AM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:52PM | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 10:32AM | Arrival Time 11:07AM | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Mon |
Live departures
Ryde to Portsmouth ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ryde to Portsmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:47 pm Ryde | 0h22 | 8:09 pm Portsmouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 23 March | |||||
Wightlink | 5:40 am Ryde | 0h22 | 6:02 am Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
Wightlink | 6:45 am Ryde | 0h22 | 7:07 am Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
Wightlink | 7:45 am Ryde | 0h22 | 8:07 am Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
G21597+ SW098900 | 8:28 am Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 0h39 | 9:07 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
G21597+ undefined · undefined | 8:28 am Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 1h04 | 9:32 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
G21597+ SW098900 | 8:32 am Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h35 | 9:07 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
G21600+ SW099000 | 9:12 am Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 0h55 | 10:07 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
Wightlink | 9:15 am Ryde | 0h22 | 9:37 am Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
G21600+ SW099000 | 9:16 am Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h51 | 10:07 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
G21603+ undefined · undefined | 9:51 am Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 0h41 | 10:32 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
G21606+ SW099100 | 10:28 am Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 0h39 | 11:07 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
G21606+ undefined · undefined | 10:28 am Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 1h04 | 11:32 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
G21606+ SW099100 | 10:32 am Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h35 | 11:07 am Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
Wightlink | 10:45 am Ryde | 0h22 | 11:07 am Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
G21609+ SW099200 | 11:16 am Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h51 | 12:07 pm Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
Wightlink | 12:15 pm Ryde | 0h22 | 12:37 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
G21615+ SW099300 | 12:32 pm Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h35 | 1:07 pm Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
G21618+ SW099400 | 1:16 pm Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h51 | 2:07 pm Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
Wightlink | 1:45 pm Ryde | 0h22 | 2:07 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
Wightlink | 3:15 pm Ryde | 0h22 | 3:37 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
Wightlink | 4:30 pm Ryde | 0h22 | 4:52 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
Wightlink | 5:45 pm Ryde | 0h22 | 6:07 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
Wightlink | 6:45 pm Ryde | 0h22 | 7:07 pm Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth
Ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth run on average 10 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $24 if you book in advance.
There are 4 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 41 sailings per week.


Distance 4 nautical miles (9 km) |
Average sailing duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Ferries per day 10 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 41 |
Fastest ferry 22m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:10 |
Ferry operators: Wightlink, Hovertravel from Ryde to PortsmouthYou can travel by ferry between Ryde to Portsmouth 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: Ryde to Portsmouth ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ryde to Portsmouth by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Portsmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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