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How to get fromSouthampton to Rydeby ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Ferry, line 4 bus via Red Jet Ferry Terminal

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the bus from Well Road to Union Streetbus bus 4
    1h 32m
    £18–26

  2. Bus, Catamaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from WestQuay to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3h 8m
    £16–27

  3. Ferry, line 4 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminalferry ferry East Cowes Ferry
    2. Take the bus from Well Road to Union Streetbus bus 4
    1h 50m
    £19–27

  4. Train, ferry

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

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  • Distance: 19.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Southampton to Ryde. However, you can take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Well Road, then take the line 4 bus to Union Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to Union Street via East Cowes Ferry Terminal and Well Road in around 1h 50m.

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