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How to get fromPort Solent to Isle of Wightby ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Solent to Isle of Wight by ferry or bus

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  1. Ferry, line 9 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 9 / ...
    1h 32m
    £25–29

  2. Line 18 bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Allaway Avenue Shops to Clarence Pierbus bus 18
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    3h 15m
    £28–32

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  • Distance: 17.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Port Solent, England and Isle of Wight, England?

There is no direct connection from Port Solent to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the bus to Victoria Park, walk to City Shops South, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 9 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allaway Avenue Shops to Blackwater Mill via Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h 15m.

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