Vehicle ferry routesWe have two car ferry routes linking Hampshire with the Isle of Wight. Our Lymington – Yarmouth route is the fastest and most scenic, linking the new Forest with West Wight. Journeys on this connection take just 40 minutes.
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If you're travelling in your car, choose from one of our two vehicle routes ? Portsmouth to Fishbourne or Lymington to Yarmouth. Your comfortable ferry crossing will take just 40-45 minutes.
Plan & TravelThe Isle of Wight is one of the jewels in England's crown. With fabulous coastal views, sand and surf beaches, Downs and woodland, there really is something for everyone on the Island. And it couldn't be easier to get here either. So, let us help you to plan your Isle of Wight holiday.
The Red Funnel service runs up to 20 times per day, all year round. You can take a fast ferry from Southampton to the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel in 1 hour.
The Isle of Wight coastal path is about 70 miles. You can obviously walk it in a couple of days if you're a lunatic, or you can take a month doing it if you really want to, but bear in mind that some parts of the route are very rural so don't have many accommodation options.
If you arrive up to 2 hours after your scheduled sailing we will do our best to get you on the next available sailing, but you may have to wait some time. If you arrive over 2 hours after your scheduled sailing you can make a revision to your booking, subject to availability and costs, up to 23.59 the same day.
While crime rose from 64.5 per 1,000 population in 2020/2021 to 77.9 per 1,000 in the year up to the end of March 2022, the CSP notes the Isle of Wight continues to have the third lowest crime rate among its 'statistical neighbours'.
The short answer is no! We are part of the mainland UK therefore you do not need to show a passport to visit the Isle of Wight. What is the average cost of a ferry to the Isle of Wight? Prices vary depending on the route you are taking and when you are travelling.
If you're driving, you need to arrive at the port between 30 and 60 minutes before your scheduled sailing, even if we are experiencing delays. If you have a Wightlink Pass of any type or have a discounted ticket you need to make sure you have photo ID available if requested.
The shortest ferry trip is from Lymington to Yarmouth and operated by Wightlink. As a 30 minute journey, this is one of the most popular crossings with visitors and locals alike as you get fantastic views along the mainland and island coastlines.