The Isle of Wight is perfectly positioned for a short or long break from mainland. So near, yet once you arrive you feel a million miles away - it's the magic of crossing the Solent - taking an hour or less depending on which travel option you choose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s how long it roughly takes from the most popular routes:

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• WightLink Ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne approx 45mins

• WightLink Ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth approx 40mins

• Red Funnel Ferry from Southampton to East Cowes approx 60mins

• Catamaran from Portsmouth to Ryde Pierhead approx 22mins

• Hovercraft from Portsmouth to Ryde approx 10mins

• RedJet from Southampton to West Cowes approx 28mins