Getting to the Isle of Wight Festival site In Ryde, buses run from the Esplanade – reached by walking down the pier. The nearest bus stop to Fishbourne Car Ferry port is at the end of Fishbourne Lane, 10-15 minutes’ walk away. Dedicated buses to the Festival site run regularly from here.
How do I get to Isle of Wight Festival by train?
Wightlink operates two services, one from Lymington to Yarmouth (40min crossing) and the other from Portsmouth to Fishbourne (45min crossing). All you need to do is book your travel, drive to the ferry terminal, board the ferry in your car, drive off at the other side and follow the directional signage to the Festival.
How far is Ryde to the Isle of Wight Festival?
The distance between Ryde and Isle of Wight Garlic Festival is 4 miles.
Which ferry port is closest to Isle of Wight Festival?
Southampton is the gateway to the Isle of Wight Festival and is easy to reach by car, train, coach and plane from anywhere in the UK or Europe. We operate passenger vehicle ferries from Southampton to East Cowes on the Isle of Wight and Hi-Speed passenger-only services to West Cowes.
How do you get to Isle of Wight Festival 2022?
You will have to take a ferry, as there are no links by road. Don’t worry though. There are plenty to choose from! Isle of Wight ferry operators Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel run crossings from the south coast.
What is the easiest way to get to the Isle of Wight?
Hovertravel is the quickest foot passenger service to the Isle of Wight with journey times of only 10 minutes, the ferry runs from Southsea in Portsmouth into Ryde on the Isle of Wight and has easy links on each end for people travelling by train, couch or bus.
What is the best crossing to the Isle of Wight?
Portsmouth to Ryde is the quickest ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight from England. This route takes approximately just 22 minutes. Wightlink operates this route with 18 daily sailings. The next quickest route is Lymington to Yarmouth, which takes approximately 45 minutes, with 15 daily sailings.
Where does the hovercraft go from Ryde?
The speedy hovercraft takes just 10 minutes to cross between Ryde and Southsea (Portsmouth) and transports passengers from shore to shore with no need for piers or pontoons.
Is Ryde Isle of Wight nice?
Ryde – best for beach lovers
There are many spectacular beaches lining the Isle of Wight’s dramatic coast, but we reckon Ryde’s beaches are among the most popular, making it the best town to stay on the Isle of Wight for a seaside break.
Does train ticket to Ryde include hovercraft?
Simply choose Ryde Hoverport when booking your rail journey, plus FREE Hoverbus from the station to their Hoverport.
What is the quickest ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight?
Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde
This crossing is also the fastest service to the Isle of Wight, taking just 10 minutes, and is linked at Southsea to both Portsmouth Harbour train station and “The Hard” bus station by the regular Hoverbus service.
Which port is best for Isle of Wight?
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is one of Britain’s most vibrant port cities and has excellent motorway and rail connections. Its convenient location makes it the perfect place to start your journey to the Isle of Wight.
What is shortest ferry crossing to Isle of Wight?
The shortest ferry trip is from Lymington to Yarmouth and operated by Wightlink. As a 30 minute journey, this is one of the most popular crossings with visitors and locals alike as you get fantastic views along the mainland and island coastlines.
How much is the ferry to the Isle of Wight return?
1 October – 31 December 2022
| Category | Day return | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £18.60 | £14.40 |
| Child (5–15) | £9.30 | £7.20 |
| Student (16+) | £15.80 | £12.00 |
| Senior Citizen (60+) | £14.00 | £10.80 |
Is the Isle of Wight Festival 2022 cashless?
CASHLESS. All bars and food traders at the Isle of Wight Festival 2022 will be accepting cashless payments only. You can use debit/credit cards or apps on your phone, such as Google Pay and Apple Pay. Market traders will accept a mixture of cash & card.
Can you take food and drink into IOW festival?
NO water, soft drinks, alcohol or food to be brought into the Festival Site. EMPTY, reusable, drinking bottles and/or cups (up to 600ml) are permitted. e. Cooking in the Campsite will be permitted on camping gas stoves (gas canisters up to 300g only) and disposable BBQs ONLY in designated areas.
Can I travel Isle of Wight without a car?
The short answer is yes, you can get around the Isle of Wight without a car. However, I would say it’s a lot easier if you stay in the East Wight (Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin), or possibly in Newport.
How do you get to Isle of Wight without car?
Connections from the Isle of Wight Ferries
If you are travelling from Southampton, you’ll need to get a bus from Cowes or East Cowes. If you are travelling from Portsmouth you have the choice of a train from Ryde or a bus from Fishbourne. From Lymington, you’ll need to get a bus at the Yarmouth port.
Can I just turn up for a ferry to Isle of Wight?
As long as you have a rough idea when you will be coming you can generally get on the ferry before or after the one you have booked without too much hassle (or extra cost).
What is the prettiest town on the Isle of Wight?
Steephill Cove – is often said to be the prettiest place to visit on the Isle of Wight. What is this? Steephill is a hamlet near Ventnor, and Steephill Cove lies roughly 400 yards to the south of the town.
What is the best month to go to the Isle of Wight?
Isle of Wight weather
Generally speaking, if you’re wanting to have the warmest weather, you should consider visiting from the beginning of June to the end of September. These are known for being the best months weather-wise and they typically have the least rainfall too.