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Ryde FastCat - Portsmouth - Ryde Wightlink Fast Cat Foot Passenger Service
A ferry service operated by WightLink
Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier - Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal
Foot passengers must book in advance and arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled sailing time
Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal - Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier
Timetable data from the Traveline National Dataset (TNDS) , 17 May 2024
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Find out whether our vehicle ferries and FastCats are running on time and check the live status of the Wightlink service using our ferry locations map. We update our service status regularly throughout the day, bringing you news of any delays and cancellations. Please check in for your sailing between one hour and half an hour before your ...
The Wightlink catamaran service stopped on 24 December because it was not viable to continue with reduced demand during coronavirus restrictions. The service between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde ...
Portsmouth Harbour - Ryde Pier Head. 22 minutes Foot passenger ferry. If you're travelling on foot, Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head is our quickest route, crossing the waters between the Isle of Wight and mainland in just 22 minutes. Our reliable, high-speed FastCat catamarans serve this route and come with spacious passenger lounges ...
With Wightlink, you can enjoy overseas travel while minimising your environmental impact. Ferry travel produces far less emissions than flying and our pioneering Green Solent Project takes that one step further: We introduced England's first hybrid-energy car ferry, Victoria of Wight. 99% of our waste is recycled.
4-5. HSC Wight Ryder I is one of two high-speed passenger catamarans operated by Wightlink on the Ryde to Portsmouth ferry route. Both vessels left their construction site in the Philippines in June 2009, and began service in September 2009. In preparation for their arrival, berth improvements at Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier were carried out.
FastCat Ryde. HSC FastCat Ryde is a high speed catamaran ferry. The vessel was originally built in Singapore for service in the Philippines as Water Jet 1. She was bought by Wightlink in 2000 and following an extensive refit entered service on the Ryde Pier to Portsmouth route in August of that year along with her sister ship HSC FastCat Shanklin.
The Wightlink Ferries app offers you easier access to your bookings, Travel Passes and real time travel information. We are the main link between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. Every year, we carry over 4.5 million passengers, making us one of the UK's largest domestic ferry operators. We provide Island residents with an easy and ...
A FERRY service connecting Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight has been resumed for the first time since Christmas. By David George Published 29th Apr 2021, 08:28 BST
Stay up to date with our live ferry updates. Find out whether our vehicle ferries and FastCats are running on time and check the live status of the Wightlink service using our ferry locations map. We update our service status regularly throughout the day, bringing you news of any delays and cancellations. Please check in for your sailing ...
For travel updates visit wightlink.co.uk/updates Portsmouth - Ryde Ryde - Portsmouth Sailing times, while correct at time of publication (December 2022), are subject to alteration. For operating reasons ships may sail a little before or after advertised times. E&OE Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Monday - Friday
Wightlink is a ferry company operating routes across The Solent between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the south of England. It operates car ferries between Lymington and Yarmouth, and Portsmouth and Fishbourne and a fast passenger-only catamaran between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier.It is jointly owned by Basalt Infrastructure Partners and Fiera Infrastructure.
Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal - Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier. Ryde Pier Head Ferry Terminal (pier) 05:40. 06:45. 07:45. 08:45.
FastCat Shanklin. HSC FastCat Shanklin is a high speed catamaran ferry which operated between the Isle of Wight and mainland England. She operated on the Wightlink Ryde Pier to Portsmouth route from 2000 to 2009 along with her sister ship HSC FastCat Ryde. Prior to working for Wightlink, the ship worked in Singapore and was named Water Jet 2.
A catamaran service for foot passengers only, operates between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head in around 22 minutes. ... More information about Wightlink and the Isle of Wight can be found by visiting their website, www.wightlink.co.uk or by calling 0871 376 1000. Book Tickets. Facilities Accessibility. Disabled Parking; Wheelchair user ...
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Wightlink have confirmed that a revised timetable is to operate on their catamaran service between now and Thursday. A mechanical issue with one of the Ryde Pier Head to Portsmouth catamarans ...
The Red Funnel team strives to keep our passengers updated about any potential travel disruptions, delays, or changes to service status. Below you'll find our latest travel updates as well as the live status of the next 15 departures from the Isle of Wight and Southampton, along with our vessel map displaying the latest positions of our ferries.
Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries. 68,940 likes · 760 talking about this. Britain's best ferry operator, as voted by you ⛴️ Bringing 4.2 million people...
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app. Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe. Learn more. Find the best deals on Wightlink ferry tickets and book online directly with Wanderu. Travel with Wightlink to 1 cities with tickets starting at $13.00.
With Wightlink, you can enjoy overseas travel while minimising your environmental impact. Ferry travel produces far less emissions than flying and our pioneering Green Solent Project takes that one step further: We introduced England's first hybrid-energy car ferry, Victoria of Wight. 99% of our waste is recycled.
A view of Wightlink's Portsmouth to Ryde catamaran service from the sky, this video is of Wight Ryde ll arriving and leaving Wightlink's Ryde Pier terminal o...