View our live timetable for service information. Sign up to our WhatsApp Channel to receive service status updates direct to your smartphone. Hovertravel operates the fastest ferry crossing between Southsea in Portsmouth and Ryde on the Isle Of Wight. The Portsmouth to Isle of Wight ferry is the quickest way to get to the island from the mainland – crossings take under 10 minutes! During peak times we add extra flights to our standard timetable and we support events such as Portsmouth FC late home matches, Walk the Wight, Victorious Festival and Great South Run. Use our live timetable below to check the latest service status. Our specially operated H1 HoverBus provides an easy and quick connection between our Southsea HoverPort and the main rail and coach stations, as well as some great attractions and shopping around Portsmouth. Hovertravel operates the fastest ferry crossing between Southsea in Portsmouth and Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Summer Timetable 6th April 2026 to 1st November 2026 **Operating from 6th July to 31st August only *Saturdays only **Operating from 6th July to 31st August only †Saturdays only from 6th July to 31st August only **Operating from 6th July to 31st August only ^ Please note – The Hoverbus after arriving at Commercial Road at 0654 will return to The Hard at 0648 before retuning to Commercial Road at 0712, departing at 0713 and then arrive at Southsea terminal at 0723. *Saturdays only **Operating from 21st July to 31st August only Winter Timetable 2nd November 2026 to 31st March 2027 *Saturdays only **Operating from 6th July to 31st August only †Saturdays only from 6th July to 31st August only

^ Please note – The Hoverbus after arriving at Commercial Road at 0654 will return to The Hard at 0648 before retuning to Commercial Road at 0712, departing at 0713 and then arrive at Southsea terminal at 0720. *Saturdays only Downloadable Timetable Summer Timetable 6th April 2026 to 1st November 2026 Southsea, Portsmouth to Ryde, Isle of Wight Ryde, Isle of Wight to Southsea, Portsmouth Winter Timetable 2nd November 2026 to 31st March 2027 Southsea, Portsmouth to Ryde, Isle of Wight Ryde, Isle of Wight to Southsea, Portsmouth Our H1 Hoverbus stops directly outside our Southsea terminal, for your quick and easy trips to or from the Isle of Wight. Stay up to date with Hovertravel