Wightlink Ferries, your link to the Island

The main passenger and car ferry link to the Island is catered for by Wightlink. With over 5 million passengers annually makes it is one of the largest passenger carriers in the UK. The three routes undertaken by Wightlink, provide a frequent service for the millions of holidaymakers and Islanders giving easy access to and from the Island.

The Cameraman from Portsmouth to Ryde is a fast passenger route taking only 20 minutes in all. The slightly longer car ferry journeys  at around 30 minutes transverse the routes of Yarmouth to Lymington moving up the picturesque river before crossing the Solent and that of more direct the Fishbourne to Portsmouth crossing; culminating in a total of over 60,00 crossings a year. On-board the car ferries journeys there are customer facilities for a light beverages and snack while you wait enjoying the Solent scenery. 

There are heaps of great places to visit across the island including many historic sites, animal and theme parks, and a plethora of year round entertainment facilities. Our Isle of Wight Guide has some great ideas for where to go, why not pick up a copy and read on up on the exciting places such as Blackgang Chine, further wonderful information on these attractions can be found on our website . Our Day Return specials often include entry into some of these so make sure you investigate carefully what is on offer.

Wightlink is a lifeline to many of the Island people who travel regularly to work on the mainland and as a business they are proud to support many aspects of life in and around the community, including sports and rejuvenation projects throughout the Island.