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Ryde is a beautiful seaside town on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight. Our port sits at the end of the historic Ryde Pier, which is also home to an Island Line train station.
This route is our quickest crossing for foot passengers, with a journey time of just 22 minutes on our FastCats, <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-ryder-i">Wight Ryder I</a> and <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-ryder-ii">Wight Ryder II</a>.
A new walkway has now opened along the pier, allowing pedestrians to walk up and down the structure separately from cars and bicycles using the vehicle lane. Parking is available at the end of the pier &#8211; see the prices below.
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Fishing on Ryde Pier
Ryde Pier is a great place to spend a few hours fishing. You can buy daily and annual fishing permits from the car park machines on the pier – just use the yellow button to find the option you want, then the green button to find out the price and make payment.
Wightlink staff and the parking patrol officers will ask to see your permit when they’re on their rounds.
Please fish responsibly and don’t leave any litter behind when you go home.

Our Seagull Café outlet is ideal for a quick stop off before you board the FastCat, with a selection of locally-sourced hot and cold food and drink.

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Ryde Outlet

Charge your electric vehicle with a 7.2kw charging unit.

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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 at 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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If you have limited mobility and you can’t use standard accessible toilets, we have a much larger and fully-equipped <a class="anchor__Anchor-sm6m7i-0 jhRUNz" href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/tickets/accessible-travel#changing-places" rel="noopener">Changing Places toilet</a> on site.

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Ryde Pier Head

Based in the beautiful seaside town on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight, our Ryde Pier Head port connects with Portsmouth on the mainland. Get info on facilities, public transport links, parking and more.

Ryde Pier Head FastCat passenger ferry port

Car parking at the port is available and if you intend to use the car park regularly you can <a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/parking/permit">save with a 30-day Parking Permit</a>.
There is a weight restriction of three tonnes and a height restriction of 2.25 metres for all vehicles using the pier as well as a 10mph speed limit, which also applies to cyclists.
Drivers exceeding this limit will be issued a fixed penalty notice of £80 and/or face exclusion from Wightlink property and vessels.

Free motorcycle parking within dedicated bays

7.2kw charging point for electric vehicles

Up to 30 minutes (pick up/drop off)

Up to two hours

Up to 16 hours

Up to 24 hours

Over 24 hours (per day or part thereof)

Evening (16:00 - 05:00)

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See Island Line timetable

One of the most popular Isle of Wight destinations, Ryde is a pretty seaside town in the north of the Island. Our port sits at the end of the historic Ryde Pier, with our high-speed FastCats linking you to Portsmouth on the mainland.

Customer Building with lounge and Seagull Café serving hot and cold food and drink

Charging point (7.2kw) for electric vehicles

Customer Service Point for ticket purchases and amendments

Foot passengers need to check in at least 15 minutes before departure.
<a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/travel-advice/travelling-on-foot#checking-in">The check in experience</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>

Accessible travel and customer assistance

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If you have a disability, reduced mobility, a medical condition or just need some extra help, you can rely on us to make sure your journey meets your needs.

Wheelchair user purchasing a Blue Badge discount ferry ticket

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Accessible travel and customer assistance

Accessible travel requirements - how we can help

Port guides for people with visual impairments

Discounts for people with disabilities  – up to 25% off

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Find out how we can help you get across the Solent, with accessible travel options, Blue Badge savings and discounts when travelling for NHS appointments on the mainland.

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Assisted travel

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Ryde harbour aerial hero

Ryde is the largest town on the Isle of Wight and is the ideal getaway destination. Find out where to stay, where to eat and what you can get up to when you visit.

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Guide to Ryde, Isle of Wight

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There’s parking on site or nearby at each of our six ferry ports. See pricing information, further details and details on where to find them.

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Parking at Wightlink ports

Sky presents the Isle of Wight Festival 2025: Thursday, 19 – Sunday, 22 June

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Isle of Wight Festival main stage night

The iconic Isle of Wight Festival returns for June 2025. Get the latest information on ferry travel, tickets, acts and how to get to the Island.

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Isle of Wight Festival 2025 | Secure your sailing

Travelling to Isle of Wight Festival by car

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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 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

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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>.

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

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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

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>

The sun sets over Sandown beach and Pier on the Isle of Wight

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Sandown beach sunset hero

A popular seaside destination for holiday-goers on the Isle of Wight, find things to do, sights to see and places to stay in Sandown.

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Guide to Sandown, Isle of Wight

FastCat foot passenger ferry leaves Portsmouth Harbour for Ryde Pier Head

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Travel to and from the Isle of Wight on foot on any of our three well-connected ferry routes. Find more information on foot passenger tickets and prices.

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Isle of Wight ferry foot passenger ticket prices

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Looking for a weekend break to get away from it all? The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to take all the week’s stresses away. 

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