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Wightlink ferry St Clare approaches FIshbourne on the Isle of Wight

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Wightlink ferry St Clare approaches FIshbourne Isle of Wight

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Wightlink's ferry Victoria of Wight approaches Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight

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Box 4 - Victoria of Wight approaches IW

Explore the Isle of Wight in an eco-friendly way with Wightlink 

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Our ferries on this route link Portsmouth, a vibrant waterfront city with excellent road and rail connections, and Fishbourne, incredibly convenient for destinations in East and Central Wight.

Ideal for discovering everything the Island has to offer

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Victoria of Wight

The biggest ferry in our fleet, Victoria of Wight runs on hybrid energy. Find out all about her, including what facilities you can find on board.

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Victoria of Wight - Wightlink Ferries

The biggest ferry in our fleet – running on hybrid energy, bringing a new, greener era of travel between the Isle of Wight and the mainland.

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Our second-largest ferry, St Clare is has two-tier boarding and comes with a wide range of fantastic facilities. Find out all about her.

St Clare - Wightlink Ferries

Our second-largest ferry, St Clare is capable of two-tier boarding and comes with a wide range of fantastic facilities.

St Clare

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Our eldest member of the fleet, St Faith serves the Portsmouth - Fishbourne route. Find out all about her, including what facilities you can find on board.

St Faith - Wightlink Ferries

Our eldest member of the fleet, St Faith continues to serve the Portsmouth – Fishbourne route providing a relaxing journey across the Solent.

St Faith

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Fishbourne ferry port

Conveniently located on the Isle of Wight for anyone visiting East and Central Wight, our Fishbourne port is a five minute drive from the town of Ryde, 15 minutes from Newport and 20 minutes from Sandown. The port provides easy routes to southern parts of the Island and can be used by both car and foot passengers.
Our flagship <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/victoria-of-wight">Victoria of Wight</a> serves this port alongside <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/st-clare">St Clare</a> and <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/st-faith">St Faith</a> – <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-sun">Wight Sun</a> also serves this port when required. Our Fishbourne port has state-of-the-art facilities allowing two-tier boarding onto the ferries, with regular crossings to Portsmouth.
All our foot passenger tickets, except for Family tickets, can be purchased online or through the Wightlink app in advance. Foot passenger tickets can also be purchased at our self service ticket machines, located at our ports.

Our Creek Cafe outlet is ideal for a quick stop off, with a selection of locally-sourced hot and cold food and drinks.

Our two-tier boarding system allows for speedier boarding and disembarking of vehicles.

Toilets and baby-changing facilities are available at the port while you wait for your ferry crossing.

Purchase or amend tickets at our port using the dedicated Customer Service Point. Please note, you can&#8217;t purchase any of our frequent traveller passes at our ports.

Our Fishbourne port on the Isle of Wight is only a five minute drive from the popular town of Ryde. Get info on facilities, public transport links, parking and more.

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Fishbourne Isle of Wight Wightlink ferry port

There is parking available on site, but space is limited.
Purchase your ticket using the designated ticket machines, which only accept card, or using the <a href="https://myringgo.co.uk/">RingGo app</a> on your phone. You can extend your session through your phone if you plan on staying a little longer.
<a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/parking#parking-permits">If you plan to use our car park regularly, you can purchase a 30-day Parking Permit for just £88.</a>

One POLAR network, 50kw rapid charging point for electric vehicles

Ringo payments, credit and debit cards accepted

Up to five hours

Up to 24 hours

Over 24 hours (per day or part thereof)

Evening (16:00 - 05:00)

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Conveniently located on the Isle of Wight for anyone visiting East and Central Wight.

Customer Building with lounge area and Creek Café, serving hot and cold food and drinks 

Rapid charging point (50kw) for electric vehicles

Customer Service Point for ticket purchases and amendments

Vehicles need to check in 30 minutes before departure and foot passengers 15 minutes before departure.

Wightlink offers frequent, round-the-clock sailings.
<a href="https://wightlink.lab.sidigital.co/plan-your-journey/timetables">Timetables</a>

Our handy Wightlink Explorer section will show everything that is going on in the area.
<a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/explorer">Start exploring</a>

Fishbourne

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Portsmouth, one of Britain’s most vibrant port cities, has excellent motorway and rail connections for anyone planning a visit to the Isle of Wight.
The port has state-of-the-art facilities, including two-tier boarding onto ferries, and can be used by both vehicles and foot passengers. It’s situated on Gunwharf Road, only a short walk from the <a href="https://gunwharf-quays.com/">Gunwharf Quays shopping outlet</a>.
Our flagship ferry <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/victoria-of-wight">Victoria of Wight</a> serves this port alongside <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/st-clare">St Clare</a> and <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/st-faith">St Faith</a>. <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-sun">Wight Sun</a> also runs from this port when she’s needed, getting you from Portsmouth over to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight.
All our foot passenger tickets, except for Family tickets, can be purchased online or through the Wightlink app in advance. Foot passenger tickets can also be purchased at our self service ticket machines, located at our ports.

Charge your electric vehicle with one of our POLAR Network rapid charging points (50kwh).

Our Camber Café is located on the top floor of our customer building and is ideal for picking up a locally-sourced bite to eat and something to drink.

Located on the ground floor of the customer building, the slightly-smaller Camber Express is a great place for a quick snack or drink.

Take in the views of Portsmouth Harbour with our balcony located next to the Camber Cafe.

Our Portsmouth Gunwharf port is situated on Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth. Get info on facilities, public transport links, parking and more.

Portsmouth Gunwharf Wightlink ferry port

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Parking is available opposite the entrance to our ferry terminal on Gunwharf Road.
This car park is very close to the popular <a href="https://gunwharf-quays.com/">Gunwharf Quays shopping outlet</a> – shoppers are welcome to park here.
<a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/parking#parking-permits">If you plan to use our car park regularly, you can purchase a 30-day Parking Permit for just £88.</a>

Two POLAR network, 50kw rapid charging points for electric vehicles (found within the port, not in the car park)

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Portsmouth is one of Britain’s most vibrant port cities and has excellent motorway and rail connections. Its convenient location makes it the perfect place to start your journey to the Isle of Wight.

Customer Building with lounge and Camber Café outlet serving hot and cold food and drinks

Portsmouth Gunwharf

Our Portsmouth – Fishbourne ferry route is popular and convenient, getting vehicles and passengers across the Solent in just 45 minutes.  

Portsmouth – Fishbourne Isle of Wight ferry route

Portsmouth to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight is a popular and convenient ferry route, getting you across the Solent in just 45 minutes.
A number of ferries serve this crossing, including our environmentally friendly flagship Victoria of Wight, each coming with spacious passenger loungers, sun decks and food and drink outlets to keep you refreshed.
Check out our <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186298-d3672674-Reviews-Wightlink_Isle_of_Wight_Ferries-Portsmouth_Hampshire_England.html">TripAdvisor page</a> and see what others have said about this route.

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The ferry links Lymington, a charming market town in the New Forest, not far from Southampton, and Yarmouth, an historic town in the west of the Isle of Wight.

The quickest car ferry crossing between the Island and mainland

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Wight Sun is one of our eight ferries and she serves both our vehicle routes. Find out all about her, including what facilities you can find on board.

Wight Sun - Wightlink Ferries

As one of our Wight Class ferries, Wight Sun serves our Lymington – Yarmouth route and, when required, our Portsmouth – Fishbourne route.

Wight Sun

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Wight Sky is one of our eight ferries and she serves the Lymington - Yarmouth route. Find out all about her, including what facilities are on board.

Wight Sky - Wightlink Ferries

Serving our Lymington – Yarmouth route, Wight Sky is one of our Wight Class vehicle ferries.

Wight Sky

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Wight Light is one of our eight ferries and she serves the Lymington - Yarmouth route. Find out all about her, including what facilities are on board.

Wight Light - Wightlink Ferries

One of our Wight Class vehicle ferries, Wight Light serves our Lymington – Yarmouth route.

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Wightlink ferry departs Lymington port, Hampshire

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Yarmouth is a gorgeous historic town in the west of the Isle of Wight, offering the shortest, quickest and most scenic car ferry route to the mainland. All three of our Wight class ships operate on this route – <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-sun">Wight Sun</a>, <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-light">Wight Light</a> and <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-sky">Wight Sky</a>. The port can be used by both car and foot passengers.
All our foot passenger tickets, except for Family tickets, can be purchased online or through the Wightlink app in advance. Foot passenger tickets can also be purchased at our self service ticket machines, located at our ports.

Castle Cafe is the ideal place to pick up a locally-sourced bite to eat and something to drink.

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Our Yarmouth Port is based in the gorgeous historic town in the west of the Isle of Wight. Get info on facilities, public transport links, parking and more.

Yarmouth Isle of Wight Wightlink Ferry Port

There is no Wightlink car park at the Yarmouth terminal, but nearby parking is available in Yarmouth Car Park on River Road. Prices for this car park are shown below. 
Wightlink Parking Permits cannot be used in this car park as it is not owned by us.

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Yarmouth is a gorgeous historic town in the west of the Isle of Wight, offering the shortest, quickest and most scenic car ferry route to the mainland.

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Yarmouth

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Wightlink's ferry at the port in Lymington

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Located in a charming market town in the New Forest, sailing from Lymington offers you our shortest and quickest car ferry crossing with stunning views across the Solent. It’s ideal for visiting the west half of the Island.
All three of our Wight class ships operate on this route – <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-sun">Wight Sun</a>, <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-light">Wight Light</a> and <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-sky">Wight Sky</a>. The port can be used by both car and foot passengers.
All our foot passenger tickets, except for Family tickets, can be purchased online or through the Wightlink app in advance. Foot passenger tickets can also be purchased at our self service ticket machines, located at our ports.
<a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/destinations/lymington">Find out more about what you can get up to in Lymington</a>

Enjoy a range of locally-sourced hot and cold food and drinks while you wait for your ferry.

Lymington Car Ferry Terminal

Our Lymington port is in the charming market town in the New Forest, near Southampton. Get info on facilities, public transport links, parking and more.

Lymington Wightlink ferry port

Car parking at the port is available using the designated ticket machines, which only accept card. You can also pay for your parking of up to three days using the <a href="https://myringgo.co.uk/">RingGo app</a> on your phone, meaning you no longer need to put tickets on your windscreen. You can extend your session through your phone if you plan on staying a little longer.
The nearby overflow car park can be used at busy times.
<a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/parking#parking-permits">If you plan to use our car park regularly, you can purchase a 30-day Parking Permit for just £88.</a>

One POLAR network, 50kw rapid charging point for electric vehicles 

Ringo payments, credit and debit cards accepted.

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Up to 24 hours (per day or part thereof)

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Sailing from Lymington offers you our shortest and quickest car ferry crossing to the west half of the Island.

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Lymington

Our Lymington – Yarmouth route is beautifully scenic and is the quickest way to get your vehicle between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. 

Lymington – Yarmouth Isle of Wight ferry route

This route gives you both breath-taking views and the utmost convenience. It’s the fastest way to take your vehicle across the Solent, with crossing times of just 40 minutes on one of our spacious, well-equipped ferries. 
The route will take you through the mouth of Lymington River and past Hurst Castle on a beautiful journey, which will set you up perfectly for your trip ahead. 
Check out our <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g190774-d8287365-Reviews-Wightlink_Isle_of_Wight_Ferries-Lymington_New_Forest_National_Park_Hampshire_Hamp.html">TripAdvisor page</a> and see what others have said about this route.

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This route links Portsmouth Harbour &#8211; with great rail, bus and coach connections and moments from <a href="https://gunwharf-quays.com/">Gunwharf Quays shopping outlet</a>, and Ryde &#8211; a beautiful seaside town on the north-east coast of the Island.  
<a href="https://www.southwesternrailway.com/destinations-and-offers/island-line">Island Line trains</a> run directly into our Ryde Pier Head port and there’s a bus station and taxi rank at the other end of the pier, so it’s ideal for onward travel around the whole Island.

A great way to enjoy the Island by foot, bike or train, with great rail connections

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Wight Ryder I is one of two Wightlink FastCats on our Portsmouth to Ryde route. Find out all about her.

Wight Ryder I - Wightlink Ferries

The first of our high-speed FastCats, Wight Ryder I can get you across the Solent in just 22 minutes.

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Portsmouth to Ryde is our quickest route for foot passengers, getting you to and from the Isle of Wight in just 22 minutes on one of our FastCats.

Portsmouth - Ryde FastCat Isle of Wight ferry route

If you’re travelling on foot, Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head is our quickest route, crossing the waters between the Isle of Wight and mainland in just 22 minutes.  
Our reliable, high-speed FastCat catamarans serve this route and come with spacious passenger lounges, bicycle racks and a sun deck, perfect for taking in the views during the day. 
Check our <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g186298-d13566522-Reviews-Wightlink_Isle_of_Wight_Ferries-Portsmouth_Hampshire_England.html">TripAdvisor page</a> to see what others have said about this route.

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