All you need to do is get yourself (or catch a Big Green Coach – info below) to one of the four mainland ferry ports at Southampton, Portsmouth, Lymington or Southsea. After a short crossing, you will arrive on the Island and you’ll be at cinch presents the Isle of Wight Festival in no time at all.
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 I get from Portsmouth to Isle of Wight Festival?
Travelling to Isle of Wight Festival by car
Our Portsmouth Car Ferry Port is easily accessed from the UK motorway network and our comfortable ferry will get you across to Fishbourne in just 45 minutes. If you’re coming from the West, you may find our Lymington to Yarmouth car ferry suits you better.
Where do you park for the Isle of Wight Festival?
FAIRLEE ROAD RESIDENTS PARKING DURING FESTIVAL
There is no parking on the roadside as a clearway order is in place. If you live at the Newport end of Fairlee Road then you may park in Staplers or apply for a permit.
How much does it cost to get into the Isle of Wight Festival?
We have shown the prices including fees: Weekend tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2023: £215 (£230 including fees) Weekend teen tickets for 13-17 year olds: £190 (£205 including fees) Weekend student tickets: £190 (£205 including fees)
How much does a ferry cost from Southampton to Isle of Wight?
Passenger Fares to the Isle of Wight
| Southampton to East Cowes (Passenger Vehicle Ferry Service) | Senior (60+) | Child (5-15) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Trip | £7.00 | £5.50 |
| Standard Day Return | £13.00 | £10.10 |
| Off-Peak Day Return* | £13.00 | £9.60 |
| Super Off-Peak Day Return** | £5.60 |
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.
How do I get to Isle of Wight Festival by train?
All you need to do is get yourself (or catch a Big Green Coach – info below) to one of the four mainland ferry ports at Southampton, Portsmouth, Lymington or Southsea. After a short crossing, you will arrive on the Island and you’ll be at cinch presents the Isle of Wight Festival in no time at all.
How often do ferries run to Isle of Wight?
Our regular car ferry service usually depart every 60-90 minutes from Southampton T1 and East Cowes during the day, with reduced sailings at night. For the latest travel and departure information, go to our service status page.
Do you need passport for Isle of Wight Festival?
The Isle of Wight is part of the UK and you don’t need to show a passport.
What time can you enter Isle of Wight Festival?
The Car Park gates open from 0600 on Thursday 15th September. Regular camping is freely available to everyone with a weekend festival ticket, no reservations required. The options below and in the Boutique Camping page are optional extras that need booking or reserving.
Can you take food into the Isle of Wight 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.
Is one day enough for Isle of Wight?
While you could stay for a weekend or longer, the quick trains from London and great local bus services mean you’ll certainly see plenty in a day. You’ll no doubt feel inspired to take another Isle of Wight day trip in the future!
Do you need ID for Isle of Wight Festival?
The Promoter reserves the right to cap the number of Child Tickets it issues. Proof of age may be required on entry for Child tickets. Please ensure that you have ID with proof of age with you for your child/children in case you are asked.
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.
Is it cheaper to fly or take a ferry?
The ferry costs the same as a flight – and costs the planet a lot less – The Irish Times.
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).
How do you get to the Isle of Wight without a 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.
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.
Is the Isle of Wight ferry the most expensive?
It’s not even the most expensive in the UK. However, the chain ferry crossing from Norfolk is very short, so that skews things. The Isle of Wight ferries are notably more expensive per mile/km than the crossings we looked at to the Isle of Man, Guernsey, Mull, Lewis, Dublin, Cherbourg and other European destinations.