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How to get fromRyde to Southamptonby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ryde to Southampton by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 4 bus, ferry via Red Jet Ferry Terminal

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cross Street to Well Roadbus bus 4
    2. Take the ferry from East Cowes Floating Bridge to West Cowes Floating Bridgeferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    1h 46m

  2. Catamaran, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus bus X5 / ...
    2h 45m
    £15–26

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Southampton Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    1h 54m
    £33–46

  4. Line 4 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cross Street to Well Roadbus bus 4
    2. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminalferry ferry East Cowes Ferry
    2h 16m
    £19–27

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  • Distance: 19.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Ryde, England and Southampton, England?

There is no direct connection from Ryde to Southampton. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Well Road, walk to East Cowes Floating Bridge, take the ferry to West Cowes Floating Bridge, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southampton Central via Southsea Hoverport, Hovertravel Stop, The Hard Interchange, and Portsmouth Harbour in around 1h 54m.

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