Wightlink offer cross-Solent car ferry crossings between Portsmouth – Fishbourne and Lymington-Yarmouth. Wightlink also operate a foot passenger crossing between Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde.
Operating hourly crossings at peak times, you’re always able to book a crossing that meets your needs. Do arrive at least 30 minutes before your departure times so staff can board you safely.
All Wightlink ferries and foot-passenger catamarans are fully wheelchair accessible with lifts from the car decks on the car ferries. However, in order to board smoothly, Wightlink do ask that you contact them before arrival to advise you require the use of the lift – this is so that arrangements can be made for you to park as closely to the lift as possible.
Discounts are given on the ticket cost to Blue Badge holders; do make the most of this as there’s plenty of other things you’ll find on the Island to spend your savings on! For more information on discounts please visit Wightlinks’ Accessible Travel and Disability discounts page.
TERMINALS: The Portsmouth, Ryde, Lymington and Yarmouth terminals are fully accessible with a coffee shop serving hot and cold food/drinks, accessible toilets, and comfortable seating areas to wait in if you are early for your sailing.
For the foot-passenger service, the terminal in Portsmouth is based at the end of the Portsmouth Harbour train station. There is a short but relatively steep slope down to the terminal; an assistance button has been placed at the top for those with balance or mobility issues who may need help to get down the slope. Please do use it if necessary!
The terminal at Ryde is housed at the end of the pier. Note the pier is 681m long which can be a bit of trek for those with a disability. The Island Line train also ends at the terminal so you might ride the train directly from the catamaran terminal to your ultimate destination, or head to Ryde Bus Station for onward travel connections.
Both foot-passenger terminals offer coffee shops serving hot and cold foods and drinks with comfortable waiting areas. Ryde also offers minimal accessible parking at the end of the pier.
For more information and crossing times please click here.
For info on other ferries, click here.
