Ferry Travel Information
Portsmouth - Ryde Foot Passenger Catamaran
Our fastest passenger connection is provided by our comfortable catamarans between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head.
The catamarans connect the railway stations at either end of the service in around 20 minutes.
Portsmouth Harbour Station Port Information
In this section for each port (tabs above) you can find useful information for ferry travel between Portsmouth Harbour-Ryde Pier (IOW) including maps, transport links, (road and rail), rail station location, parking, and accessibility information for disabled people.
Map of Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Terminal
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Portsmouth Harbour 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.
Portsmouth Harbour Station - Catamaran Terminal
The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3PS
If you are travelling on the catamaran service you can grab yourself a drink or snack to enjoy during the short crossing, either at the Coffee Quay situated in the Terminal or our new Costa Coffee cart which will appear during peak times.
National Express and local bus and coach services arrive directly outside the catamaran terminal at Portsmouth Harbour Station and The Hard Bus Interchange). National Rail / South West Trains, run direct trains to Portsmouth Harbour from London Waterloo to connect to our Portsmouth Harbour catamaran terminal. You can buy your South West Trains tickets online, at your nearest station or simply call 0845 6000 650.
Foot passengers do not need to book in advance. We do request, however, that you arrive 15 minutes prior to departure to allow time to purchase your tickets and board the catamaran. Please allow at least 10 minutes for connecting between trains and catamarans at Portsmouth Harbour.
Transport Links:
National Rail
National Express
First Group Bus
Stagecoach Bus
Gosport Ferry
South West Trains
Facilities:
- Ticket Office
- Coffee Quay
- Toilets
Parking in Portsmouth
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Parking
There is a car park opposite the Car Ferry Terminal in Gunwharf Road (approximately a 10 minute walk to the Catamaran Terminal).
| £ | from 05/03/12 |
| 0-2 hours |
2.50 |
| 2-6 hours | 6.00 |
| 6-24 hours | 8.00 |
| Additional 24 hours | 7.00 |
| Evening Special; valid for parking 18:00-23:59 | 4.00 |
30 Day 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 05/03/12 |
| 7 Day 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 | Wed 04-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.
Travel updates for Portsmouth to Ryde Catamaran
Portsmouth - Ryde Catamaran Revised Service 9-18 May
Continuing repair work to replace the engine on Wight Ryder II means that Wightlink will be running a revised service on the Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head route until Friday, 18 May 2012. More
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