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The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth
Showing times and prices for 30 Dec
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Ferries per day
29
Distance
9 km
Cheap tickets
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £18.
Fast ferries
Of the 29 ferries that leave Ryde for Portsmouth every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 30 Dec 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.
Wightlink20:520h22
Ryde21:14Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink07:450h22
Ryde08:07Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink09:450h22
Ryde10:07Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink23:100h22
Ryde23:32Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink22:150h22
Ryde22:37Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink20:520h22
Ryde21:14Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink07:450h22
Ryde08:07Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink09:450h22
Ryde10:07Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink23:100h22
Ryde23:32Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Wightlink22:150h22
Ryde22:37Portsmouth Harbour
£181One-way
0 changes
Ryde to Portsmouth Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 10:45 | Arrival Time 11:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 14:45 | Arrival Time 15:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 09:15 | Arrival Time 09:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 07:15 | Arrival Time 07:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 12:45 | Arrival Time 13:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 10:28 | Arrival Time 11:32 | Duration 1h04 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 11:16 | Arrival Time 12:07 | Duration 0h51 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 08:28 | Arrival Time 09:32 | Duration 1h04 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 13:16 | Arrival Time 14:07 | Duration 0h51 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 16:45 | Arrival Time 17:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 18:45 | Arrival Time 19:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:32 | Arrival Time 09:07 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 17:20 | Arrival Time 17:30 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 18:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 15:40 | Arrival Time 15:50 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 23:10 | Arrival Time 23:32 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 12:15 | Arrival Time 12:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 10:15 | Arrival Time 10:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 09:45 | Arrival Time 10:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 05:40 | Arrival Time 06:02 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 07:45 | Arrival Time 08:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 09:51 | Arrival Time 10:32 | Duration 0h41 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 16:15 | Arrival Time 16:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 15:05 | Arrival Time 15:15 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 14:15 | Arrival Time 14:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival Time 06:40 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 14:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 11:45 | Arrival Time 12:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 07:45 | Arrival Time 07:55 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 08:15 | Arrival Time 08:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 15:45 | Arrival Time 16:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 12:32 | Arrival Time 13:07 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 10:32 | Arrival Time 11:07 | Duration 0h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 17:45 | Arrival Time 18:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 19:47 | Arrival Time 20:09 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 22:15 | Arrival Time 22:37 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 16:45 | Arrival Time 16:55 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 09:12 | Arrival Time 10:07 | Duration 0h55 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 10:28 | Arrival Time 11:07 | Duration 0h39 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 09:16 | Arrival Time 10:07 | Duration 0h51 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 17:55 | Arrival Time 18:05 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:28 | Arrival Time 09:07 | Duration 0h39 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 11:15 | Arrival Time 11:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 20:52 | Arrival Time 21:14 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Hovertravel | Departure Time 13:15 | Arrival Time 13:25 | Duration 0h10 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 08:45 | Arrival Time 09:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Operator Wightlink | Departure Time 06:45 | Arrival Time 07:07 | Duration 0h22 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed |
Live departures
Ryde to Portsmouth ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ryde to Portsmouth ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday 30 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
Last updated at 16:48
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wightlink | 05:40 Ryde | 0h22 | 06:02 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 06:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 07:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 07:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 08:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
 G21597+ SW098900 | On time 08:28 Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 0h39 | 09:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
G21597+ undefined · undefined | On time 08:28 Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 1h04 | 09:32 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| G21597+SW098900 | On time 08:32 Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h35 | 09:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| Wightlink | 08:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 09:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| G21600+SW099000 | On time 09:12 Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 0h55 | 10:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| G21600+SW099000 | On time 09:16 Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h51 | 10:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| Wightlink | 09:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 10:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| G21603+undefined · undefined | On time 09:51 Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 0h41 | 10:32 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| G21606+SW099100 | On time 10:28 Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 0h39 | 11:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| G21606+undefined · undefined | On time 10:28 Ryde St Johns Road (RYR) | 1h04 | 11:32 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 2 changes | |
| G21606+SW099100 | On time 10:32 Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h35 | 11:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| G21609+SW099200 | On time 11:16 Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h51 | 12:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| Wightlink | 11:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 12:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| G21615+SW099300 | On time 12:32 Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h35 | 13:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| Wightlink | 12:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 13:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| G21618+SW099400 | On time 13:16 Ryde Esplanade (RYD) | 0h51 | 14:07 Portsmouth Harbour (PMH) | 1 change | |
| Wightlink | 13:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 14:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 14:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 15:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 15:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 16:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wightlink | 16:45 Ryde | 0h22 | 17:07 Portsmouth Harbour | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth
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Ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
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 12 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.
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Distance 4 nautical miles (9 km) |
Average sailing duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Ferries per day 4 |
Average weekly sailings 12 |
Fastest ferry 22m |
First ferry 00:05 |
Last ferry 23:10 |
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.
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Ferry operators: Hovertravel from Ryde to PortsmouthYou can travel by ferry between Ryde to Portsmouth with Hovertravel for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Hovertravel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10m
Cheapest Price
£15
Hovertravel frequency
16 a day
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.
Cheap ferry tickets from Ryde to Portsmouth can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average ferry ticket price for Ryde to Portsmouth is £27; 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 Ryde to Portsmouth is 35 min to travel the 6 mile long journey, with around there are 6 ferries per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth leaves at 05: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth leaves at 22: 57.
There are 6 ferries a day from Ryde to Portsmouth which require at least one change with South Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer ferries.
No, there are no cabins on ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth.
No, there are no vehicle options on ferries from Ryde to Portsmouth.
Yes, travelling as a foot passenger from Ryde to Portsmouth is possible with South Western Railway. 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.
For the best Ryde to Portsmouth ferry to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with South Western Railway. However, it's always good to check all possible ferry operators with services between Ryde and Portsmouth to compare what amenities they may offer.
A day trip to Portsmouth from Ryde is worth doing with a journey time of 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a ferry from Ryde to Portsmouth is June.
Yes, you can take a ferry between Ryde and Portsmouth.
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