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isle of wightHOLIDAYS · A LITTLE ISLAND, A LOT TO LOVE

Across the Solent

Your holiday starts with the crossing.

Bringing the car or travelling on foot? Choose the port that suits your journey, then check live sailing times and fares with the operator.

Portsmouth & Lymington

Wightlink

Vehicle and foot-passenger ferries connect Portsmouth with Fishbourne, and Lymington with Yarmouth. FastCat connects Portsmouth Harbour with Ryde Pier Head for foot passengers.

  • Portsmouth → Fishbourne: about 45 minutes
  • Lymington → Yarmouth: about 40 minutes
  • Portsmouth Harbour → Ryde: about 22 minutes
Book Wightlink

Routes and crossing times: Wightlink

Southampton

Red Funnel

The vehicle ferry links Southampton and East Cowes. Red Jet is the faster foot-passenger service to West Cowes. Choose the correct terminal: East and West Cowes are on opposite banks of the Medina.

  • Southampton → East Cowes: about 60 minutes
  • Southampton → West Cowes: about 28 minutes by Red Jet
  • Check vehicle and bicycle arrangements with the operator
Book Red Funnel

Routes and crossing times: Red Funnel

Typical crossing times checked September 2026; schedules, fares and services can change. Booking buttons currently link directly to the operators.

Before you book

Match your sailing to your accommodation check-in, allow for onward travel and check the operator’s vehicle check-in requirements. If travelling without a car, plan the train or bus connection to Sandown before choosing your departure.

Private patio and hot tub at 11 Breakwater, SandownOUR FEATURED STAY

11 Breakwater · Sandown

All the island.
A little place to call yours.

This dog-friendly seaside home puts Sandown beach close by, with room for six and a hot tub waiting at the end of your day.

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dogs welcome
  • Hot tub
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