Why choose us for your ferry travel?
Things you should know
Our coach and group routes
Accessible travel
Large groups of passengers

Coaches

Coach bookings

With one of the warmest climates in the UK, a Jurassic coastline, breath-taking scenery and an abundance of landmarks and attractions, the Isle of Wight is tailor-made for coach tours and holidays – and Wightlink is here to get you there.

With spacious ferries, easy loading and unloading, and ports conveniently connected to key road networks, Wightlink helps minimise travel time and maximise passenger comfort. Combined with dedicated support for coach operators, we provide a dependable and hassle-free crossing for operators, drivers and passengers.

Our Island ports are perfectly positioned across the Island, making it easy to drive on one route and drive off another, helping to save valuable time and miles.

If you’re a coach company based on the Isle of Wight looking to arrange trips to the mainland, we can help with that too. To enquire about an account or price for regular coach travel, use the form below or email us at [email protected].

Get a coach quote

Dedicated account support

Our experienced Business Hub team is on hand to support your travel requirements, from setting up accounts and managing bookings to answering queries and providing tailored advice. With dedicated support every step of the way, we make travelling for business simpler and more efficient.

Meet the team

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Convenient and easy to get to

With easy-to-reach ports, smooth boarding and routes that fit naturally into your journey, crossing with us is simple from start to finish.

Our coach and group routes

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Accessible travel for every passenger

From lifts and accessible seating to support for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and assistance dogs, we help coach operators deliver a comfortable journey for every passenger.

Accessible travel

Why choose us for your ferry travel?

Two convenient routes: Portsmouth - Fishbourne or Lymington - Yarmouth
Great Motorway connections
Short crossing time of 40 mins
Sit back and relax in our clean and spacious onboard lounges and cafés
Experienced business support team
Easy to book – use our contact form or give us a call
25% discount card for eligible drivers

Things you should know

If any of your passengers have accessible needs, such as extra room for a wheelchair, please let us know when you make your booking
Check in is 30 minutes before your departure time
If you’re planning to travel within 48 hours you should give us a call on 023 9285 5260 rather than using the booking form
Going to be late? If you arrive up to two hours after your sailing, we’ll try out best to get you on the next available ferry, subject to availability
Need to cancel? Call us on 023 9285 5260 or send an email to [email protected]. If you don’t cancel and don’t show up for your booking, you’ll be charged the full cost of your sailing

Read the full Coach Product Rules

Our coach and group routes

Coaches can travel on our vehicle ferry routes between Portsmouth and Fishbourne and Lymington and Yarmouth. Groups travelling as foot passengers can also use these routes, as well as our FastCat service between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head, offering a quick and convenient way to cross the Solent.

Portsmouth – Fishbourne

Due to coronavirus there are changes to this route/service

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Vehicle and passenger ferry

Portsmouth Harbour – Ryde

Due to coronavirus there are changes to this route/service

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Passenger only ferry

Lymington – Yarmouth

Due to coronavirus there are changes to this route/service

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Vehicle and passenger ferry

Explore Isle of Wight attractions and places to stay

From a former Royal hideaway to one of the world’s most famous sailing regattas, there’s a lot going on across the Isle of Wight. Use Wightlink Explorer to find the ideal event, attraction or place to stay during your coach trip.

Find places to explore on the Isle of Wight

Accessible travel

We want everyone travelling to enjoy a comfortable and stress-free journey.

All Wightlink routes offer accessible travel facilities for passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers travelling with wheelchairs, mobility scooters or other mobility aids can remain with their equipment throughout their journey. If assistance is required when boarding, disembarking or moving around the vessel, our teams are on hand to help.

For passengers travelling by coach, our vehicle ferries are equipped with lifts between the vehicle deck and passenger areas. During the crossing, passengers use the onboard passenger lounges, and our crew are available to assist those who need help travelling between the coach and passenger decks.

If any passengers in your group have accessibility requirements, we ask that any accessibility or mobility requirements are declared at the time of booking. Advance notice helps us ensure suitable space, assistance and arrangements are in place, avoiding delays and ensuring a comfortable experience for all passengers.

Accessibility onboard

Accessible toilets are available on our ferries.
Lifts are available on our vehicle ferries, allowing passengers to access passenger lounges and facilities during the crossing.
Designated accessible seating areas are available onboard.
Assistance dogs are welcome on all Wightlink services.
FastCat foot passengers can benefit from step-free access

Find out more about accessible travel options

Large groups of passengers

If you’re travelling in a group of 20 or more, you’ll need to get in touch with our Business Hub team to discuss your transport needs at [email protected] or 02392 855260.

We regularly take large groups across the Solent, working with schools to support educational trips and accommodation and attraction providers to help with tour groups. Whatever your group travel needs, we’re here to help.

Book group tickets

Checking in

As a foot passenger, you'll need to check in no later than 15 minutes before your scheduled sailing.
If you have an accessible travel booking, you must check in no later than 30 minutes before your scheduled sailing, but no earlier than one hour before.
We will try to accommodate late arrivals (those up to 2 hours late), provided there is space to do so, on the next available crossing. If you arrive more than two hours after your scheduled sailing time, a new ticket will need to be purchased.