Southsea – Ryde
Ferry to Isle of Wight
Southsea – Ryde
Ferry to Isle of Wight
Depending on the season their are usually 15 daily and 105 weekly sailings between Southsea and Ryde.Hovertravel provides the ferry from Southsea to Ryde. Southsea Ryde ferries take around 10 minutes. The ferry costs between $95.64 and $337.02, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Southsea to Ryde.
The earliest Southsea Ryde ferry typically departs Southsea at about 06:50 and the last ferry usually leaves at 19:30.
Ferries from Southsea to Ryde sail in around 10 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 105 weekly sailings from Southsea to Ryde provided by Hovertravel. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Southsea to Ryde typically range between $95.64* and $337.02*. On average the Southsea Ryde ferry is $209.50*. The cheapest Southsea Ryde ferry prices start from $95.64*. The average price for a foot passenger is $209.50*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Southsea to Ryde is approximately 6 miles (9km) or 5 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Southsea and Ryde.
Hovertravel allow foot passengers on Southsea Ryde ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Southsea to Ryde.
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The town and port of Southsea is located on the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire. The town lies on the English Channel coast at the southern end of Portsea Island and is only just over 1 km from the much larger city of Portsmouth. Despite its large neighbour, Southsea has its own commercial centre with bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. The four forts, just off the coast, that were built in the 1860's as part of the areas defences against foreign invaders, are a popular tourist attraction for the town. The forts were actually part of a wider set of defences which included forts on the mainland around the city although they were never used.
The gravelly beach at Southsea is popular, especially at low tide when the sand is exposed. Southsea is also home to two piers: the South Parade Pier and the Clarence Pier. A scenic walk was created to celebrate the millennium which starts at Southsea seafront and end at Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth. The route is marked on the pavement and is lined by distinctive blue lanterns.
There is a regular hovercraft service to Ryde on the Isle of Wight which runs from Southsea seafront. The crossing time is about 10 minutes.
Ryde is the largest town on the Isle of Wight and is often referred to as the "Gateway to the island" due to its prominent position along the shores of the island and its hovercraft and passenger ferry links to the English mainland. Visitors to the town enjoy its lovely sandy beaches which stretch the length of the town, its boutique shops, museums and galleries. As the island's largest town it comes as no surprise to learn that it is also the venue for some of the island's largest annual events. For example, every August bank holiday thousands of scooter enthusiasts descend upon the town for the Isle of Wight Scooter Rally, and just a few weeks later the town's esplanade can be seen draped in classic cars for the International Classic Car Show. Ryde is also home to one of the United Kingdom's oldest carnivals which usually takes place at the end of the summer and forms the end of the Isle of Wight carnival season which travels all over the island. Ryde’s collection of late night bars and clubs also tend to make it one of the most popular spots for nightlife.
