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.

Wight Ryder I

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

Wight Ryder II

Our second high-speed FastCat, getting you across the Solent in just 22 minutes.

Ryde is a beautiful seaside town on the north-east coast of the Island.
There are <a href="https://www.southwesternrailway.com/destinations-and-offers/island-line">Island Line trains</a> running directly to and from our Ryde Pier Head Port. This is our quickest crossing for foot passengers, with a journey time of 22 minutes. Our FastCats <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-ryder-i">Wight Ryder I</a> and <a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ferries/wight-ryder-ii">Wight Ryder II</a> operate on this route.
Any payments made at our Customer Service Points will need to be by card as we are no longer accepting cash.
Ryde Pier barrier and toll
The Ryde Pier Toll has ended and the barrier on the pier is no longer in use. We have changed the way we finance the maintenance and refurbishment of the pier as a result of customer feedback and to reduce traffic congestion.
Instead of a £1.30 Pier Toll there is now a supplement of 50p to the price of individual FastCat journeys. Multilink, Season Ticket and Business Pass holders are not affected.
Fishing on Ryde Pier
Ryde Pier is a great place to spend a few hours fishing.
You can now buy your daily and annual fishing permit directly from the car park machines on the Pier – just use the yellow button to find the option you want, then the green button to find out the price and make payment.
Wightlink staff and the parking patrol officers will ask to see your permit when they’re on their rounds.
Please fish responsibly and don’t leave any litter behind when you go home.
Fishing permit prices
<ul>
<li>Adult Day Permit (per rod): £5.00</li>
<li>Child Day Permit (with adult, per rod): £2.50</li>
<li>Annual Season Ticket (two rods per person): £50.00</li>
</ul>

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.

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Portsmouth Harbour port Customer Service Point

Our Seagull Cafe outlet is ideal for a quick stop off before you board the FastCat, with a selection of locally-sourced hot and cold food and drinks.

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ryde pier head port seagull cafe

Ryde Pier Head

Car parking at the port is available and if you intend to use the car park regularly <a href="/facilities/parking#parking-permits">you can purchase a 30-day Parking Permit for just £88</a>.
A weight restriction of three tonnes and a height restriction of 2.25 metres applied to all vehicles using the pier.
A 10mph speed limit applies to all vehicles using the pier, including cyclists. Drivers exceeding this limit will be issued a fixed penalty notice of £80 and/or face exclusion from Wightlink property and vessels.

7.2kw charging point for electric vehicles

Up to 30 minutes

Up to two hours

Up to 16 hours

Up to 24 hours

Over 24 hours (per day or part thereof)

Evening (16:00 - 05:00)

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One of the most popular Isle of Wight destinations, Ryde is a pretty seaside town and is often referred to as the gateway to the Island. Our port sits at the end of the historic Ryde Pier, with our high-speed FastCats linking the Island to Portsmouth on the mainland.

Charging point (7.2kw) for electric vehicles

Customer Service Point for ticket purchases and amendments

Seagull Cafe serving hot and cold food and drink

Foot passengers need to check in 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>

Located within <a href="https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/PMH.aspx">Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station</a> and a moment’s walk from the <a href="https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ext/parking-travel-and-roads/travel/the-hard-interchange">nearby bus interchange</a>, this is our quickest crossing for foot passengers with a journey time of just 22 minutes. Our FastCat catamarans, Wight Ryder I and Wight Ryder II, operate on this route.
Any payments made at our Customer Service Points will need to be by card as we are no longer accepting cash.
<a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/destinations/portsmouth">Find out what you can get up to while in Portsmouth</a>.

Pick up a locally-sourced bite to eat and something to drink before you board the FastCat.

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Portsmouth Harbour cafe

Portsmouth Harbour

Car parking is available opposite <a href="https://www.wightlink.co.uk/facilities/ports/portsmouth">Wightlink’s Portsmouth car ferry port in Gunwharf Road</a>, which is about a 10 minute walk away from the FastCat port.
You can pay for your parking of up to three days using the <a href="https://myringgo.co.uk/">RingGo</a> app on your phone or you can use the designated ticket machines to pay by card. 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>

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

Ringo payments, credit and debit cards accepted

Up to three hours

Up to five hours

Up to eight hours

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Portmouth Harbour exteropr

You’ll find our Portsmouth Harbour port within Portsmouth Harbour railway station, making it ideal if you’re coming down by train. Our FastCat catamaran service takes you from here to Ryde on the Isle of Wight in just 22 minutes.

Foot passengers need to check in 15 minutes before departure.
<a href="https://lab.wightlink.co.uk/travel-advice/travelling-on-foot">Find out what it&#8217;s like to travel with us on foot</a>

Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde Pier Head

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.

Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde

About the route

How long does it take?

Are vehicles allowed?

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Departure and destination

Portsmouth Harbour

Ryde Pier Head

Tickets and prices

Timetables

What ferries sail on this route

Wight Ryder I

Wight Ryder II

Ports

Ferries

Parking