Portsmouth to Fishbourne car and passenger Ferry

This crossing is approximately 40 minutes aboard our
largest ferries and connects Central and East Wight with
the mainland. There are café-bar facilities, spacious
lounges, observation decks and frequent round-the-clock
sailings all year.

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Portsmouth Gunwharf Ferry Port Information

In this section for each port (tabs above) you can find useful information for ferry travel to the Isle of Wight including maps, transport links, rail station location, parking, and accessibility information for disabled people.

Map
Car Ferry Terminal
Shop
Transport Links
Parking

Gunwharf Road car ferry terminal is a 10 minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour
Railway Station and The Hard Interchange bus station. National Rail and bus
and coach services direct to the catamaran terminal (Portsmouth Harbour
Station and The Hard bus station are within the same interchange as the
catamaran terminal).

Map of Portmouth Gunwharf Ferry Terminal

Portsmouth Gunwharf Ferry Terminal

We have 2 terminals in Portsmouth - Portsmouth Harbour for the passenger catamaran service to Ryde Pier and the Gunwharf Terminal for the car ferry service to Fishbourne.

Gunwharf Terminal - Car Ferry Terminal

Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2LA.

Gunwharf Road Car Ferry Terminal is a 10 minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station and The Hard Interchange bus station. National Rail and bus and coach services run directly to the Portsmouth Harbour Catamaran Terminal (Portsmouth Harbour Station and The Hard bus station are within the same interchange as the Catamaran Terminal).
In the summer a shuttle bus operates between the Portsmouth International Port and The Hard Interchange for connections to the catamarans.

Please arrive at the Car Ferry Terminal at least 30 minutes prior to sailing time to allow for ticket collection or when connecting from train services.

Our facilities include:

Ticket Office
Quay Shop and Costa Coffee shop
Toilets
Payphones

Quay Shop and Costa Coffee

At our Portsmouth Gunwharf Car Ferry Terminal you will find our new Costa Coffee shop which serves a wide range of Costa delights including sandwiches and pastries and our newly refurbished Quay Shop offering hot beverages on a self-service basis, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and a range of products including newspapers, magazines, confectionery and alcohol. This is handy if you need to make last minute purchases like toiletries and cleaning products. Quay Shop and Costa Coffee are open 7 days a week from 07:00 to 21:00.

Transport Links

For more travel information visit:

Portsmouth Tourist Information

www.visitportsmouth.co.uk

Parking in Portsmouth

Parking

There is a car park opposite the Car Ferry Terminal in Gunwharf Road (approximately a 10 minute walk to the Catamaran Terminal).

£	from 14/03/11
0-2 hours	2.00
2-24 hours	8.00
Additional 24 hours	6.50
Evening Special; valid for parking 18:00-23:59	3.50
Day Special; valid for parking 10:00-16:00	4.50

£	from 05/03/12
0-2 hours	2.50
2-6 hours	6.00
6-24 hours	8.00
For every additional 24 hours thereafter	7.00
Evening Special; valid for parking 18:00-23:59	4.00

Monthly Parking Season Tickets are available to Foot Passenger Multilink Ticket and Season Ticket Holders at the following rates depending on the ferry ticket(s) held:

Ticket held	from 14/03/11
7 Day Season Ticket	n/a
30 Day Season Ticket /book of 20 passenger Multilinks	60.00
90 Day Season Ticket /book of 30 passenger Multilinks	55.00
Annual Season Ticket	50.00

Ticket held	from 05/03/12
Weekly Season Ticket	n/a
30 Day Season Ticket /Academic Season Ticket /book of 30 passenger Multilinks	62.50
90 Day Season Ticket	56.50
Annual Season Ticket	51.50

PLEASE NOTE: The Gunwharf Road car park is closed on selected peak travel days as the car park is required for vehicle marshalling.

12:00	Thu 05-Apr-12	to	22:00	Fri 06-Apr-12
12:00	Fri 01-Jun-12	to	22:00	Sat 02-Jun-12
12:00	Wed 20-Jun-12	to	22:00	Fri 22-Jun-12
12:00	Fri 20-Jul-12	to	22:00	Sat 21-Jul-12
12:00	Fri 27-Jul-12	to	22:00	Sat 28-Jul-12
12:00	Fri 03-Aug-12	to	22:00	Sat 04-Aug-12
12:00	Fri 10-Aug-12	to	22:00	Sat 11-Aug-12
12:00	Fri 17-Aug-12	to	22:00	Sat 18-Aug-12
12:00	Fri 24-Aug-12	to	22:00	Sat 25-Aug-12
12:00	Fri 31-Aug-12	to	22:00	Sat 01-Sep-12
12:00	Wed 05-Sep-12	to	22:00	Fri 07-Sep-12

Alternative car parks are marked in blue on the map above - they are not operated by Wightlink and you are advised to check opening times and tariffs with the operators.Click for Portsmouth City Council Parking pages. Broad Street car park and Camber Quay car park are the closet to the Gunwharf Road car ferry terminal.

Gunwharf Quays Car Park

We have negotiated special rates with Gunwharf Quays for 24 hour parking for Wightlink Customers (on production of a valid Wightlink Ticket/receipt) of just £8.00 per 24 hour period (excluding festival dates).

Simply present your Wightlink ticket or receipt at the Gunwharf Quays Car Park Office, during office opening hours to take advantage of this offer. If not in possession of your ticket when travelling please ensure you ask for a receipt at our Ticket Office when collecting your tickets.

Office Opening Hours
Mon - 07:30 - Midnight
Tues - 07:30 - Midnight
Wed - 07:30 - Midnight
Thurs - 07:30 - Midnight
Fri - 07:30 - 03:00
Sat - 07:30 - 03:00
Sun - 07:30 - Midnight

If you have any queries then please contact the Gunwharf Quays Car Park directly on 02392 836773.