Ryde Ferry Port

Ryde port facilities

There are a number of long and short term parking areas very close to Ryde port which are operated by the local councils.

Getting to Ryde

From Newport, follow the A3054 to Ryde. Once in Ryde, make your way to the Esplanade. For the hovercraft, the Hoverport is situated next to the Ice Rink. There is a large council operated pay and display car park opposite the hovercraft terminal with spaces for disabled card holders nearby. Ryde Hoverport address: Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB

Wightlink ferries leave from the Pier Head but there is currenlty no vehicle access directly to the pier, you may either walk along the pier or take the train to or from Ryde Esplanade.

Island Line run many services to and from Ryde and other parts of the Island. For Hovertravel hovercraft, Ryde Hoverport is situated adjacent to Ryde Esplanade Station.

For Wightlink ferries, National Rail services go directly to the ferry terminal (Ryde Pier Head Station is within the same interchange as the ferry terminal).

Southern Vectis run regular services to Ryde Esplanade and around the Island. For the hovercraft, Ryde Hoverport is situated just 50 metres from Ryde Esplanade bus station.

About Ryde

Ryde is the largest resort on the Isle of Wight situated on the North East side of the Island. It is ideally located for quick and convenient access to the Mainland and onward connections to London by train or bus. It is a seaside resort renowned for its glorious golden sands that occur at low tide, making its pier necessary on the beach for the Catamaran passenger service.

Union Street and the long High Street beyond the ferry port are packed with various interesting shops, pubs and restaurants. There are also many antique and bric-a-brac with various tiny boutiques and cafes. The bus and train station can be found at Ryde Esplanade, next to the ferry ports, for fast and convenient onwards connections to all destinations on the Island.

From Ryde, you can catch a hovercraft directly to Southsea Seafront, Portsmouth. Quick connections to the Train Stations and Portsmouth City Centre are provided by Hovertravel's Hoverbus.

From Ryde you can also take a Wightlink ferry from Ryde Pier directly to The Hard Interchange in Portsmouth