Ryde - Portsmouth Harbour
Ferries to England
Ryde - Portsmouth Harbour
Ferries to England
The Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour is approximately 17 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Ryde and Portsmouth Harbour cost from as little as $23 but vary based on season, availability and whether you’re going by foot or by car. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth Harbour.
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 Ferry Route Prices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Foot Passenger | $64 | |
| Ryde - Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Route Summary | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Isle of Wight |
| Destination | England |
| No. of Operators | 2 |
| Operators | Wightlink & Hovertravel |
| Average Price | $64 |
| Average Pet Price | $54 |
| Average Daily Sailings | 26 |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 176 |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17 m |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 17 m |
| First Ferry | 05:40 |
| Last Ferry | 23:15 |
| Distance | 5 Nautical Miles |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
You are currently not able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
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