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Portsmouth - Ryde Timetables

Foot passenger Catamaran

Our fastest passenger connection is provided by our high speed catamarans which run the route between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head. The comfortable catamarns connect the railway stations at either end of the service in around 22 minutes. With direct mainline connections to London Waterloo, Brighton, Bristol and Southampton from Portsmouth and onward Island Line services to Brading, Sandown and Shanklin from Ryde Pier Head this is the best connected service to the Island. National Express coaches and local buses also serve our Portsmouth Harbour terminal.

Ferry Route

For Travel Updates & bookings call 0871 376 1000 or see www.wightlink.co.uk. Crossing time approximately 22 minutes. Please note: foot passengers are requested to arrive 15 minutes before they sail. Foot passengers should allow 15 minutes for connections between trains and ferries, please allow extra time if collecting tickets. For train information call 08457 484950

Portsmouth - Ryde

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