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Hovertravel Isle of Wight Ferry Services
Hovertravel is the UK's only passenger hovercraft service and is also the Worlds longest running commercial hovercraft operator. Serving the route between Southsea (near Portsmouth) and Ryde on the Isle of Wight, Hovertravel offer the fastest crossings to the Isle of Wight with frequent services operating 7 days a week.
Please note - Hovertravel does not carry vehicles and is a foot passenger only service. For car ferry bookings please go to the Wightlink Ferries page. |
Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry service across the Solent and is the world’s longest running commercial hovercraft operator. The Hovertravel passenger ferry service runs directly from shore to shore between Portsmouth and Ryde meaning passengers can benefit from accesbile onward travel by the free Hoverbus service at southsea, bus and train connections at Ryde and large car parks at both terminals.
Hovertravel Service, Hoverbus & Further Information
Hovertravel's hovercraft have a capacity of up to 130 passengers and a top speed of over 45 knots. Hovertravel's 'Hoverbus' service runs frequently between Southsea terminal and various locations in Portsmouth, including the Portsmouth Harbour and train station.
Fly over to the Isle of Wight in just 10 minutes with Hovertravel. Hovertravel operates a fast and frequent hovercraft service between Southsea and Ryde, shore to shore service. Large pay and display car parks, owned and operated by local councils are situated close to both Hoverports with provision for long and short stay parking. |
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The 5-minute Hoverbus journey links the hovercraft with The Hard (for Gunwharf Quays, Historic Dockyards and Gosport Ferry) Portsmouth City Centre (Edinburgh Road) and Portsmouth & Southsea mainline rail station. The hoverbus stops directly outside the Hovertravel terminal at Southsea and meets every scheduled crossing. Children under 5 years travel free of charge Dogs Welcome - free of charge |
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