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The cheapest and fastest ferries from London to Isle of Wight
Showing times and prices for 04 Jun
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
10 m
Ferries per day
63
Distance
122 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from London to Isle of Wight is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Isle of Wight will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £23.
Fast ferries
Of the 63 ferries that leave London for Isle of Wight every day 63 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 04 Jun the direct ferries cover the 122 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 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.
Wightlink15:200h45Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)16:05Fishbourne£231One-way0 changes- Wightlink13:150h22Portsmouth Harbour13:37Ryde£231One-way0 changes
- Wightlink16:150h22Portsmouth Harbour16:37Ryde£231One-way0 changes
- Wightlink9:150h22Portsmouth Harbour9:37Ryde£231One-way0 changes
- Wightlink12:000h45Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries)12:45Fishbourne£231One-way0 changes
Hovertravel17:000h10Southsea17:10Ryde£251One-way0 changes- Hovertravel13:300h10Southsea13:40Ryde£251One-way0 changes
- Hovertravel14:300h10Southsea14:40Ryde£251One-way0 changes
- Hovertravel9:300h10Southsea9:40Ryde£251One-way0 changes
- Hovertravel18:300h10Southsea18:40Ryde£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for London to Isle of Wight
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Isle of Wight among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 65 nautical miles (122 km)
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|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price | £45 Average Price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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London to Isle of Wight Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 13:15 | Arrival Time 13:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 11:58 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 16:45 | Arrival Time 17:13 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 13:50 | Arrival Time 14:18 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:40 | Arrival Time 13:25 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 20:15 | Arrival Time 21:15 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 16:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 12:05 | Arrival Time 12:33 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 13:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 14:25 | Arrival Time 14:53 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 06:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 00:44 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 18:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 01:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 06:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 10:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 23:10 | Arrival Time 23:38 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:15 | Arrival Time 10:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:40 | Arrival Time 09:25 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 18:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 15:20 | Arrival Time 16:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 18:15 | Arrival Time 18:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 10:55 | Arrival Time 11:23 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 13:30 | Arrival Time 13:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 22:30 | Arrival Time 22:58 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival Time 09:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 07:30 | Arrival Time 07:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 08:10 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 15:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 10:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 15:15 | Arrival Time 15:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:20 | Arrival Time 10:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 18:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 14:40 | Arrival Time 15:25 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 03:00 | Arrival Time 04:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 16:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 17:00 | Arrival Time 17:10 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 20:40 | Arrival Time 21:25 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 21:15 | Arrival Time 22:00 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:15 | Arrival Time 12:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 19:00 | Arrival Time 20:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 16:10 | Arrival Time 16:38 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 18:58 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 17:20 | Arrival Time 18:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 15:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 11:00 | Arrival Time 12:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 19:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 11:30 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Sun |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 07:50 | Arrival Time 08:18 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 05:30 | Arrival Time 05:58 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 11:30 | Arrival Time 11:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 08:25 | Arrival Time 08:53 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:40 | Arrival Time 07:25 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 06:05 | Arrival Time 06:33 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Thu |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 06:50 | Arrival Time 07:00 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:15 | Arrival Time 07:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 12:40 | Arrival Time 13:08 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 17:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival Time 17:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:00 | Arrival Time 12:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 17:55 | Arrival Time 18:23 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 14:20 | Arrival Time 15:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 13:15 | Arrival Time 13:43 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 15:35 | Arrival Time 16:03 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 16:40 | Arrival Time 17:25 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Thu, Fri |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 10:20 | Arrival Time 10:48 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 14:30 | Arrival Time 14:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 09:00 | Arrival Time 10:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 22:45 | Arrival Time 23:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 23:10 | Arrival Time 23:55 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:20 | Arrival Time 08:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 20:20 | Arrival Time 20:42 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 23:59 | Arrival Time 00:59 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 22:00 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 23:55 | Arrival Time 00:55 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 09:30 | Arrival Time 09:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 05:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:20 | Arrival Time 12:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 14:15 | Arrival Time 14:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 19:20 | Arrival Time 20:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 13:00 | Arrival Time 14:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 18:10 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 17:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:15 | Arrival Time 05:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 08:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:15 | Arrival Time 11:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 18:00 | Arrival Time 19:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 21:05 | Arrival Time 21:33 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:40 | Arrival Time 11:25 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 14:00 | Arrival Time 14:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 10:00 | Arrival Time 11:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 07:00 | Arrival Time 08:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 12:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 18:40 | Arrival Time 19:25 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 03:00 | Arrival Time 03:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 20:00 | Arrival Time 20:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 08:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 17:20 | Arrival Time 17:48 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 15:00 | Arrival Time 16:00 | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 16:15 | Arrival Time 16:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 13:20 | Arrival Time 14:05 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 16:00 | Arrival Time 16:10 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 22:15 | Arrival Time 23:00 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 06:40 | Arrival Time 07:08 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 09:35 | Arrival Time 10:03 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 07:15 | Arrival Time 07:43 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 15:30 | Arrival Time 15:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 21:45 | Arrival Time 22:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Red Funnel | Departure Time 19:40 | Arrival Time 20:08 | Duration 0h28 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 08:30 | Arrival Time 08:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:00 | Arrival Time 06:45 | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Live departures
London to Isle of Wight ferry times
The table below shows live departures for London to Isle of Wight ferries for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Red Funnel | 19:00 Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 1h00 | 20:00 East Cowes | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 19:20 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 19:42 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 19:20 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 20:05 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 20:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 20:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 20:20 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 20:42 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 21:45 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 22:07 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 22:15 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 23:00 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 22:45 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 23:07 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 23:59 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 0:44 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 June | |||||
| Wightlink | 3:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 3:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 5:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 5:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 5:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 5:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Red Funnel | 5:30 Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 0h28 | 5:58 West Cowes | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 6:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 6:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Red Funnel | 6:05 Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal | 0h28 | 6:33 West Cowes | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 6:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 6:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 6:40 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 7:25 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 6:50 Southsea | 0h10 | 7:00 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 7:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 7:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 7:20 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 8:05 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 7:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 7:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 8:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 8:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 8:00 Southsea | 0h10 | 8:10 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 8:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 8:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 8:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 8:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 8:40 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 9:25 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 9:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 9:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 9:20 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 10:05 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 9:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 9:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 10:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 10:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 10:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 10:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 10:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 10:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 10:40 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 11:25 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 11:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 11:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 11:20 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 12:05 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 11:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 11:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 12:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 12:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 12:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 12:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 12:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 12:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 12:40 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 13:25 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 13:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 13:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 13:20 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 14:05 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 13:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 13:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 14:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 14:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 14:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 14:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 14:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 14:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 14:40 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 15:25 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 15:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 15:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 15:20 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 16:05 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 15:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 15:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 16:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 16:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 16:00 Southsea | 0h10 | 16:10 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 16:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 16:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 16:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 16:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 16:40 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 17:25 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 17:00 Southsea | 0h10 | 17:10 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 17:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 17:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 17:20 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 18:05 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 17:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 17:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 18:00 Portsmouth Harbour (Wightlink Ferries) | 0h45 | 18:45 Fishbourne | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 18:00 Southsea | 0h10 | 18:10 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 18:15 Portsmouth Harbour | 0h22 | 18:37 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hovertravel | 18:30 Southsea | 0h10 | 18:40 Ryde | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from London to Isle of Wight
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Ferries from London to Isle of Wight run on average 30 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 25 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:05, the last at 23:10. The fastest ferry covers the 65 nautical miles (122 km) distance in 22m. There are 130 sailings per week.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Distance 65 nautical miles (122 km) |
Average sailing duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Ferries per day 30 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 130 |
Fastest ferry 22m |
First ferry 0:05 |
Last ferry 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Ferry operators: Wightlink, Hovertravel from London to Isle of WightYou can travel by ferry between London to Isle of Wight with Wightlink, Hovertravel for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Hovertravel
About
Hovertravel is a ferry company that operates the world's only year-round, scheduled passenger hovercraft service. Established in 1965, it provides the fastest route across the Solent, connecting Southsea (Portsmouth) on the English mainland to Ryde on the Isle of Wight in under 10 minutes. Hovertravel utilizes two 12000TD hovercraft, the *Solent Flyer* and *Island Flyer*, each capable of carrying 78 passengers at speeds up to 40 knots. The company also offers a \Hoverbus\" service in Portsmouth, connecting its Southsea terminal to train stations and the city center. Beyond scheduled services, Hovertravel has a history of charter operations and is actively involved in projects to make hovercraft travel more sustainable, including exploring hydrogen as an alternative fuel."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Hovertravel frequency
18 a day
Luggage included
Each passenger is allowed one suitcase and one carry-on bag, with each individual bag not exceeding 30kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage may be subject to an excess luggage fee at Hovertravel's discretion.
Luggage storage
Hovertravel does not provide left luggage facilities at their terminals.
Cancellation Policy
No refunds are permitted, and there is a 100% cancellation charge for tickets.
Refund
If the hovercraft does not arrive at all, pre-booked and pre-paid passengers will receive a full refund.
Pregnant on board
Hovertravel does not specify restrictions for pregnant passengers, but it is advisable to check with the ferry company.
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 7 to 12 years are permitted to travel as unaccompanied minors.
Amenities on board the ferry
Seat reservation
A £5.00 administration fee is payable for each change to the time/date of your journey.
Accessibility
Hovertravel offers accessible travel with wide corridors, spacious terminals, allocated seating, and ramps for wheelchair access onto the craft.
Bikes
Bikes are carried subject to space availability on a first-come, first-served basis, with no extra charge, but may not be booked on certain peak services.
Pets
Dogs and other pets are allowed on board and must sit on the floor or be transported in a pet carrier, or be restrained by a harness/collar and lead.
Wightlink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
22m
Cheapest Price
£18
Wightlink frequency
35 a day
FAQs: London to Isle of Wight ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap ferry tickets from London to Isle of Wight can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for London to Isle of Wight is £16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by ferry from London to Isle of Wight is 22m to travel the 122 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest ferry from London to Isle of Wight leaves at 0:05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest ferry from London to Isle of Wight leaves at 23:10.
Yes, there are 25 direct ferries a day from London to Isle of Wight with Wightlink, Hovertravel. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from London to Isle of Wight.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from London to Isle of Wight.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from London to Isle of Wight is possible with . We recommend arriving at least one hour before the trip if you are travelling on foot but please check specific times for each route. If you need to book your travel to the departure port, check our trains, buses, and flight options on Omio.
When taking a ferry from London to Isle of Wight, you can count on Wightlink, Hovertravel for the best way to get you to Isle of Wight. You can also check all possible ferry operators who offer a service between London and Isle of Wight and compare the amenities they offer before buying a ferry ticket.
A day trip to Isle of Wight from London is worth doing with a journey time of 22m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from London to Isle of Wight is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Isle of Wight including taking a coach, train and ferry.
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