The Fishbourne Portsmouth ferry route connects Isle of Wight with England. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Wightlink. The crossing operates up to 30 times each day with sailing durations from around 45 minutes.
Fishbourne Portsmouth sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
Prices shown represent the average one way price paid by our customers. The most common booking on the Fishbourne Portsmouth route is a car and 2 passengers.
Fishbourne has a ferry terminal to accommodate the route to Portsmouth Ferry Terminal, operated by Wightlink, located across the Solent on the English mainland. With up to 30 sailings a day, lasting just 45 minutes, it’s one of the busiest routes in the UK.
Passengers with vehicles must arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes, but not more than one hour, before sailing. Foot passengers must arrive at the ferry terminal at least 15 minutes before sailing, and please allow a little longer if collecting tickets.
The small village of Fishbourne is located on the Isle of Wight in the south of the United Kingdom. Also known by its Roman name, Vectis, the Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island in England. There are also several holiday resorts on this golden beach-fringed island which helped it become a popular holiday destination in Victorian times, and still to this day.
Portsmouth is an English city in the county of Hampshire, lying on the English Channel coast. Leading ferry operators including Condor Ferries, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries serve the city's port from British and international locations including Le Havre, Bilbao, Cherbourg, Caen, St Malo, St Helier, St Peter Port and Ryde.
The city boasts a long, illustrious maritime history and has connections with the Royal Navy that go back centuries. It was also one of the world's greatest shipbuilding centres and constructed the first ever dry dock, in the 15th century, which is still in use today. Portsmouth is still an important base for the navy and is home to a number of historic ships including the crowning glory of Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
The nearby suburb of Southsea is a popular destination for families and has a lovely stretch of beach, two piers and a good selection of bars, cafes, restaurants and a theme park at Clarence Pier.