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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 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 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

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

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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>.

Free motorcycle parking within dedicated bays

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

RingGo payments, credit and debit cards accepted

Up to 20 minutes (pick up/drop off)

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Over 24 hours (per day or part thereof)

Evening (16:00 - 05:00)

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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   

Customer Service Point for ticket purchases and amendments

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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Emily Stroud

Meet Emily, Community Engagement Officer for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, a keen surfer and climber

Inspiring Islanders: Emily Stroud, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Inspirational Islanders

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Cycling on Military Road, Isle of Wight

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Whilst some intrepid cyclists may head for the Alps or Pyrenees, those looking to spend some quality, and testing, time on their bikes need look no further than the Isle of Wight: one of the UK’s most loved cycling destinations.

The Isle of Wight’s best out of season cycling routes

Isle of Wight

Things to do

Founded in 2014 by Xavier and Conrad, their small team distil spirits shaped by our stunning surroundings, and the unique character of our Island.

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Isle of Wight Distillery

Renowned for the quality of their interactive flying displays and hands-on experiences, Haven Falconry is a fun and educational day out for the whole family!

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Haven Falconry

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The-Garlic-Farm-entrance

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Quarr-Abbey-Tea-Rooms-cycling

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tea and cake at royal hotel ventnor

The Cow Co. Restaurant Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth

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The West Wight Alpaca Farm, Wellow – Yarmouth

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Baywatch-on-the-Beach

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Isle-of-Wight-cycling-bike-military-road

When you for a cycle ride on the Isle of Wight, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to places to stop off and refuel. Cycling expert Tim Wiggins rounds up his favourite cafes.

Top cycling cafes on the Isle of Wight

Where to eat

Although just seven miles long, this is a rewarding walk from Sandown to Ryde.

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Nunwell Trail walking route

Set in a stunning location, you can experience a two hour recreational tree climb up a magnificent oak tree within Appley Park, just moments from the golden sands of Appley Beach.

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Goodleaf Tree Climbing

With free entry to the grounds, there is a lot to enjoy at Quarr Abbey on the Isle of Wight. Visitors can drink in the tranquillity of the church, wander the grounds, peruse the bookshop and indulge in some excellent refreshments.

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Quarr Abbey

Step back to a bygone era when steam power was the order of the day. Enjoy the sight and sound of majestic steam engines as you breeze through the Island countryside.

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