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How to save on your ferry travel

There are plenty of ways to save on your ferry travel when you choose Wightlink.

Whether you’re booking a one-off trip or you travel across the Solent frequently, we’ve rounded up the best ways to cut costs.

From guides to securing the best price to exclusive discounts, special offers and competitions – browse below to find out how you can grab a bargain.

Getting the best price

If you’re bringing your car on the ferry, there can be lots of factors that will affect the price of your travel. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you get the best possible deal when booking with us:

  • Use our Best Fare Finder tool. This will allow you to see which days are the most cost-effective to travel on.

  • Be flexible. If you can, consider travelling outside of peak times between 10:00 and 16:00. Early morning and evening sailings usually cost less.

  • Plan ahead. Book your travel as soon as you know your required dates and you'll generally pay a cheaper price. Last-minute bookings often end up costing more.

  • Be savvy. Read on below to find out more ways to save, including special seasonal discounts and year-round schemes that could save you a few pounds.

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Special offers, discounts and promotion codes

We run regular offers, like our Kids Go Free deal during the school holidays, as well as seasonal promotions that can mean big savings on your ferry travel.

But discounts aren’t just for the ferries. We often team up with accommodation providers, restaurants, attractions and more, so you can build a whole itinerary full of savings.

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More ways to save

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Pay with Tesco Clubcard

Use your Tesco Clubcard Reward Partner Codes to purchase ferry travel with us. For every £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers, you’ll get £5.00 to spend on your sailing.

Use your Clubcard points

Use your Clubcard points
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Save with a railcard

Book a journey by train that includes Wightlink ferry travel and you could save up to a third on your crossing with popular railcards like the 16-25, Senior and Disabled Persons Railcard.

Railcard savings

Railcard savings
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Blue Badge discounts

If you have a Blue Badge, ENCTS Card or Disabled Persons Railcard, you can save up to 25% on your ferry crossing with us. We can also help with accessible travel assistance on board and at our ports.

Blue Badge savings

Blue Badge discounts

Exclusive savings for Island residents

If you live on the Isle of Wight, you have access to a range of exclusive discounts and deals. Find out more about our loyalty programme and other money-saving initiatives for Island residents below.

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MyLink

Enjoy cheaper foot passenger travel and benefit from money off standard hot drinks by becoming a MyLink member.

Join MyLink

Join MyLink
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NHS appointment discounts

If you need to travel to the mainland for an NHS hospital appointment, you’ll get 50% off your ferry crossing and we guarantee you’ll never pay more than £35 per leg of your journey.

NHS appointment travel

NHS appointment travel
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Discounted Fares Scheme

If you live on the Isle of Wight and you meet the eligibility of a ‘low income household’, you may be able to access cheaper, fixed-price sailings on any of our cross-Solent ferry routes.

Apply now

Apply now

Frequent travel passes

If you’re a regular cross-Solent traveller, you could benefit from huge savings with one of our frequent travel passes. Season Tickets give you unlimited foot passenger travel over a set period and our Multilink Passes offer fixed-price sailings when bought in advance.

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Competitions

All-inclusive holidays, attraction tickets and even ferry memorabilia – you’ll find all sorts up for grabs in our regular competitions. If you’re feeling lucky, check out what you could win.

Competitions
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