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Ways to Save
Ways to Save with Hovertravel
We have a wide range of ticket types available that offer great savings, as well as special offers and discounts from our partners too, meaning you can save time and money when flying with us. We are always adding new deals and offers so make sure you keep up to date by signing up to our email updates to be the first to hear!
Fly across the Solent with Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight ferry, operating from Southsea, Portsmouth to Ryde, Isle of Wight in less than 10 minutes.
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Advance Fares
Book our Standard Fares at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date and save £’s.
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HoverBlue Local Resident Discount
Available to residents living in the PO postcode area, apply for your FREE HoverBlue card and get big savings on standard fares year round plus book in advance (48 hours) and save even more!
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Advance Family Flyer Day Returns
Just £65 for up to a family of 5 (2 adults and up to 3 children). Available for day return travel throughout the year, book 48 hours in advance of travel.
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Advance Family Flyer Period Returns
Just £90 for up to a family of 5 (2 adults and up to 3 children). Available for period return travel throughout the year, book 48 hours in advance of travel.
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National Express
Discounted travel by coach and Hovertravel with a National Express through ticket via Ryde Hoverport, includes Hoverbus to/from our Southsea terminal.
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National Rail
Discounted travel by train and Hovertravel with a National Rail through ticket via Ryde Hoverport, includes Hoverbus to our Southsea terminal
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NHS Patient Fares
Just £13.60 return, our discounted NHS patient fares are available for patients and a plus one travelling from Ryde to Southsea, for a medical appointment, subject to production of appointment card or letter at time of boarding.
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Afternoon Flyer
Make the most of our Afternoon Flyer – fly across the Solent between 13:00 and 20:00 returning the same day.
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Flexi Flyers
Our Flexi Flyers provide great value and flexibility for everyone travelling more than just four times per year!
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Concessionary Fares
Available for disabled persons or those with reduced mobility, subject to the production of proof of eligibility.
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Blue Light Card
25% off standard Day Returns, Period Returns, Single tickets for Blue Light Card members. Promo code available via your Blue Light Card account.
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Defence Discount Service
25% off standard Day Returns, Period Returns, Single tickets for Defence Discount Service members. Promo code available via your Defence Discount Service account.
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Combo Tickets
We’ve teamed up with travel partners and attractions to create these popular combination tickets, providing great savings, perfect for a day out with all the family.
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English Heritage Members
25% off standard Day Returns, Period Returns, Single tickets for English Heritage Members.
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National Trust Members
25% off standard Day Returns, Period Returns, Single tickets for National Trust Members.
