Travel Information

 



The Isle of Wight is served by three different ferry operators:-


WIGHTlink
provide car ferries from 
Lymington to Yarmouth and from 
Portsmouth to Fishbourne. 
They also operate a passenger service 
from Portsmouth to Ryde.




Red Funnel
provide a vehicle ferry service between Southampton & East Cowes and a Hi-Speed passenger service linking Southampton & Cowes.






Hovertravel provide a hovercraft passenger service from Southsea to Ryde.

 

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WIGHTlink Isle of Wight Ferries
Telephone: +44 (0)871 376 1000

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Red Funnel - The Original Isle of Wight Ferries

Tel:  0844 844 9988

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Telephone: +44 (0)1983 811000

 


    Overseas Accommodations  
Contemplating something different? Thought of renting somebody else's timeshare?
Here's an insider tip for your next overseas holiday visit: in many instances, you will find that timeshare owners who are unable to use their properties are willing to rent them to you at a substantial discount.
Shop around online for the best deal, but be sure you visit our site before you book.

Operated by Timeshare Resale Rental

Enquiries 001 603 516 0200


    Trains  
The Island Rail system runs from Ryde Pier to Shanklin via Havenstreet, Brading and Sandown. Connection with the High Speed ferry to Portsmouth can be made from all stations on the Island.

Operated by StageCoach

Enquiries +44 (0)8457 484950


    Buses  
Southern Vectis operate regular bus services throughout the Island connecting all of the major resorts and villages. Island Rover tickets can be bought for unlimited travel.

Visit the Southern Vectis Website here for more information.

Operated by Southern Vectis

Enquiries +44 (0)1983 532373


    Roads  
Standard UK Driving rules and regulations apply when driving on the Island. There are no motorways / freeways on the Island.

Speed limits are strictly enforced on the Island with regular Police speed traps and cameras in operation.
Speed Limits are as follows

60 MPH national
40 MPH suburban
30 MPH in-town
20 MPH Brading High Street
Shanklin Old Village

Car hire is also available on the Island.
Esplanade Car Hire is close to Ryde Pier and Hovercraft Terminal
Petrol is readily available on the Island.
There is a 24-hour Garage
located at Tesco in Ryde.
   


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