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Hover Rover Rail

Please note from Saturday 18th October to Monday 17th November, improvement works across the Island Line will require both full and partial closures. The closures will take place in two phases:

  • 18th October to 3rd November: Full closure of the Island Line
  • 3rd November to 17th November : Trains will only run between Ryde St Johns Road and Shanklin

Replacement bus services will operate throughout the closure to maintain connections across the Island Line.

For great value travel to and around the Isle of Wight, Hovertravel offers the Hover Rover Rail ticket - a fantastic combo ticket deal that includes a Hovertravel day return and unlimited Island Line train travel between Ryde and Shanklin.

Discover the Island’s beautiful east coast aboard the Island Line’s electric trains, stopping at charming seaside towns and countryside stations along the way.

Your Hover Rover Rail ticket includes a day return on the hovercraft from Southsea and unlimited train travel between Ryde, Smallbrook Junction, Brading, Sandown, Lake and Shanklin.

Travel quickly, explore freely, and enjoy the best of both sea and rail in one easy ticket!

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Ticket Prices

Adults (16yrs+)

£34.40

Child (5-15yrs)

£16.20

Family (2 adults & up to 3 children)

£77.00

Prices include Hovercraft day return & unlimited use of the Island Line. In order to receive travel on Island Line you will need a printed copy of your Hover Rover Rail ticket.