Wightlink Fastcat catamaran at Ryde Pier Head

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Chris Ancrum - Wightlink Fleet Technician Team Leader - in the bilges of a Wightlink FastCat

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Chris Ancrum - Wightlink Fleet Technician Team Leader

Meet Chris - a Wightlink Fleet Technician Team Leader

Behind the scenes for This is Engineering Day

Wightlink

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Taking your beloved pooch on a ferry is easy, and this guide will explain both car and foot travel in detail to help you feel prepared for your trip.

Wightlink's guide to travelling with your dog Part Two: Taking your dog on the ferry

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Your family getaway starts on the ferry. We’ve excellent facilities for kids, so get some tips on making the most of family ferry travel with Wightlink.

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kids children victoria of wight play area

Travelling by ferry with children guide

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The train is one of the most convenient ways of getting to the Isle of Wight, with each of our mainland ports only moments from key, well-connected railway stations.

A South Western Railway train stopped at Lymington Pier station, with a Wightlink ferry visible in the background

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Lymington train

Trains to the Isle of Wight

Travelling with a train ticket - what to expect

How long does it take to get to the Isle of Wight by train?

Discover the world outside your train window

How to get to the Isle of Wight from London 

Rolling hills of the Isle of Wight countryside

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You can reach the glorious Isle of Wight in just two hours from London, and yet it feels a world away. Find out how you get there. 

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Getting from London to the Isle of Wight

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If you’re an Isle of Wight resident, become a MyLink member for access to discounted foot passenger ferry travel and savings on hot drinks.

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MyLink – ferry discounts for Isle of Wight residents

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Make the most of discounted ferry prices if you’re travelling between the Isle of Wight and the mainland as a foot passenger in a group of more than 10 people.

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Group foot passenger Isle of Wight ferry tickets

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Some of the best trips are those that you don’t plan; spontaneity kicks in and you decide to make tracks for somewhere memorable.

Five 'no need to book' days out on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Things to do

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Fishbourne ferry port

Conveniently located on the Isle of Wight for anyone visiting East and Central Wight, our Fishbourne port can be used by both vehicles and foot passengers.
Our hybrid energy ferry, <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/victoria-of-wight">Victoria of Wight</a>, serves this port alongside <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/st-clare">St Clare</a> and <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/st-faith">St Faith</a>, getting you from Fishbourne to Portsmouth on the mainland in only 45 minutes.

Our Creek Café outlet is ideal for a quick stop off, with a selection of locally-sourced hot and cold food and drinks.

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Charge your electric vehicle with a POLAR Network 50kwh rapid charging point.

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Purchase tickets at the port with your contactless device or debit or credit card using the ticket vending machine.

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Self service ticket machine

Purchase or amend tickets at our port using the dedicated Customer Service Point. Please note, you can&#8217;t purchase any of our frequent traveller passes at our ports and we no longer accept cash payments.

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Customer Service Point Fishbourne port

Toilets and baby-changing facilities are available at the port while you wait for your ferry crossing.

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Our Fishbourne car ferry port on the Isle of Wight is conveniently located for anyone visiting East and Central Wight. Get info on facilities, public transport links, parking and more.

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Fishbourne car ferry port

There is parking available on site, but space is limited.
Purchase your ticket using the designated ticket machines, which only accept card, or the <a href="https://myringgo.co.uk/">RingGo app</a> on your phone. You can extend your session through your phone if you plan on staying a little longer.
If you plan to use our car park regularly, you can <a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/parking/permit">save with a 30-day Parking Permit</a>.

Free motorcycle parking within dedicated bays

One POLAR network, 50kw rapid charging point for electric vehicles

RingGo payments, credit and debit cards accepted

Up to 20 minutes (pick up/drop off)

Up to five hours

Up to 24 hours

Over 24 hours (per day or part thereof)

Evening (16:00 - 05:00)

Three people board a Southern Vectis bus on the Isle of Wight

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Conveniently located on the Isle of Wight for anyone visiting East and Central Wight.

Customer Building with lounge area and Creek Café, serving hot and cold food and drinks 

Rapid charging point (50kw) for electric vehicles

Customer Service Point for ticket purchases and amendments

Vehicles need to check in 30 minutes before departure and foot passengers 15 minutes before departure.
<a class="anchor__Anchor-sm6m7i-0 jhRUNz" href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/travel-advice/">Find out what it’s like to travel with us</a>

Wightlink offers frequent, round-the-clock sailings.
<a href="https://wightlink.lab.sidigital.co/plan-your-journey/timetables">Timetables</a>

Our handy Wightlink Explorer tool will show everything that is going on in the area.
<a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/explorer">Start exploring</a>

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Located within Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station, and a moment’s walk from a nearby bus interchange, this is our quickest crossing for foot passengers with a journey time of just 22 minutes. Our FastCat catamarans, Wight Ryder I and Wight Ryder II, operate on this route.

Our Clipper Café outlet is ideal for a quick stop off before you board the FastCat, with a selection of hot and cold food and drinks.
Please note: From Easter, this café will be temporarily closed while we make some improvements, which will include the introduction of Island Roasted coffee. Throughout the work, a temporary pop up café will be in operation.

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clipper cafe portsmouth harbour

Purchase or amend tickets at our port using the Customer Service Point. Please note, you can&#8217;t purchase any of our frequent traveller passes at our ports and we no longer accept cash payments.

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Portsmouth Harbour port Customer Service Point

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Wightlink Ferries

A moment’s walk from Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station and a nearby bus interchange, our Portsmouth Harbour port connects you with Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Get info on facilities, public transport links and parking.

Portsmouth Harbour FastCat passenger ferry port

Car parking is available opposite <a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ports/portsmouth">Wightlink’s Portsmouth car ferry port in Gunwharf Road</a>, which is about a 10 minute walk away from the FastCat port.
You can pay for your parking of up to three days using the <a href="https://myringgo.co.uk/">RingGo</a> app on your phone or you can use the designated ticket machines to pay by card. You can extend your session through your phone if you plan on staying a little longer.
If you plan to use our car park regularly, you can <a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/parking/permit">save with a 30-day Parking Permit</a>.

Two POLAR network, 50kw rapid charging points for electric vehicles (found within the port, not in the car park)

Up to three hours

Up to eight hours

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Portmouth Harbour exteropr

You’ll find our Portsmouth Harbour port within Portsmouth Harbour railway station, making it ideal if you’re coming down by train. Our FastCat service takes you from here to Ryde on the Isle of Wight in just 22 minutes.

Customer Building with lounge and Clipper Café outlet, serving hot and cold food and drinks

Nearby parking is available at our Portsmouth Gunwharf car ferry port   

Foot passengers need to check in 15 minutes before departure.
<a href="https://wightlink.co.uk/travel-advice/travelling-on-foot">Find out what it&#8217;s like to travel with us on foot</a>

We offer frequent, round-the-clock sailings.
<a href="https://wightlink.lab.sidigital.co/plan-your-journey/timetables">Timetables</a>

Our handy Wightlink Explorer tool will show everything that&#8217;s going on in the area.
<a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/explorer">Start exploring</a>

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