How do you get your car to Isle of Wight?

How do you get your car to Isle of Wight?

How early should you arrive for a ferry to the Isle of Wight?

If you're driving, you need to arrive at the port between 30 and 60 minutes before your scheduled sailing, even if we are experiencing delays. If you have a Wightlink Pass of any type or have a discounted ticket you need to make sure you have photo ID available if requested.

Do I need to book a ferry to the Isle of Wight in advance?

We always recommend you book in advance to ensure space on your chosen sailing.

Do you need a passport to go on a ferry to Isle of Wight?

The Isle of Wight is just a few miles from the UK mainland and unless you're travelling on a yacht or private plane, your trip to the Island will start with a ferry crossing. It's quick and easy, you can come by car or on foot and you don't need a passport!

How many cars fit on the Isle of Wight ferry?

These vessels are some of the largest ferries to serve the Isle of Wight, each capable of carrying over 200 cars and up to 892 passengers, and each completing an impressive 4,000 sailings each year – that's 45,000 miles per vessel!

Do you need a dog passport for Isle of Wight?

Myth-buster – you don't need a passport to reach the Isle of Wight and neither does your dog! Here's what you will need: A bottle of water. A portable bowl.

Can you take a car from Southampton to Isle of Wight?

The car ferry from Southampton to the Isle of Wight is the gateway to the seaport town of Cowes, located north of the Island. Passengers have two options when travelling via Southampton. You can travel by vehicle or foot on the car ferry, or you can travel by foot on the hi-speed foot passenger only ferry.

What is the easiest way to get to the Isle of Wight?

Crossing the Water There are lots of easy ways to get yourself onto the Island. If you're in your car then you have a choice of car ferries at Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington which run frequently. You can also use these ferries as foot passengers or if you are bringing your bike with you.

Do you need a car on Isle of Wight?

You don't need a car to explore everything the magnificent Isle of Wight has to offer. The best way to see the Island is by bike or foot. Although not the fastest way to get around, walking and cycling undoubtedly provide the best views.

How often does the ferry run from Southampton to Isle of Wight?

The Red Funnel service runs up to 20 times per day, all year round. You can take a fast ferry from Southampton to the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel in 1 hour.

How do I get to Isle of Wight by public transport?

Getting to the Isle of Wight by train from London takes just over two hours and there are regular services on SWR to Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington. The mainland ports, there are frequent, daily crossings to the Isle of Wight on Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel.

Do you stay in your car on the Isle of Wight ferry?

No, customers are not allowed to remain on the car decks during the crossing.

What happens if I miss my Isle of Wight ferry?

If you arrive up to 2 hours after your scheduled sailing we will do our best to get you on the next available sailing, but you may have to wait some time. If you arrive over 2 hours after your scheduled sailing you can make a revision to your booking, subject to availability and costs, up to 23.59 the same day.

What happens if I miss my ferry time?

If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

Do they check your bags on a ferry?

Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.