Services are cancelled due to adverse weather. The next update will be 05.45 tomorrow 09/12/24. Tickets will be accepted on the Wightlink Fast Cat Service. –Please see our Disruption Contingency Plan web page.

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Isle of wight island line train

Island Line

  • Our Ryde Hoverport is situated next to Ryde Esplanade rail station where Island Line operates.
  • Book one inclusive fare from all National Rail stations across the UK to and from the Isle of Wight rail stations.
  • Explore the Island's east coast on unique electric trains.
  • Island Line connects to Isle of Wight Steam Railway via Smallbrook Junction, offering an exciting day out at one of Britain’s Heritage Railways.

How to Book

Please note from Friday 6th September to Sunday 6th October due to vital maintenance work, buses replace all Island Line trains between Shanklin and Ryde Pier Head. Hover Rover Rail Combo Tickets will be valid on the replacement bus services. Please see replacement bus timetable for further information.

Hovertravel fares and timetables are integrated into the UK National Rail network, offering through tickets from all UK destinations to and from the Isle Of Wight stations.

Island Line Route Map

Island Line Train route