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Advance Fares

Book 48 hours in advance to SAVE £'s

Our NEW Advance Fares means you can save £'s simple by planning ahead and booking at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date. Whether you're planning a day out, a weekend escape, or visiting friends and family, securing your fare early means you can enjoy lower prices and a smoother start to your journey.

Fly across the Solent with Hovertravel - the fastest Isle of Wight ferry. Our passenger hovercraft service gets you from Southsea, Portsmouth to Ryde, Isle of Wight in less than 10 minutes.

Advance Fares are also available on Family Flyer Fares and HoverBlue Fares.

Ticket Type ADVANCE DAY RETURN

ADVANCE PERIOD RETURN

ADVANCE SINGLE

Adult
(16+ Yrs)
£30.60 £41.40 £22.50
Child
(5-15 Yrs)
£14.40 £19.80

£10.80

Seniors (60+ Yrs) £20.70 £29.70 £17.10
Students* (16+ Yrs) £22.50 £31.50 £18.90
Infants (0-4 Yrs) FREE † FREE † FREE †

*Student ID to be shown at boarding gate, College/University photo ID card with an expiry date or ISIC (International Student Identity card)

If you are travelling after 13:00 returning before 20:00 the same day, see our Afternoon Flyer Fares

Terms & Conditions*
  • Valid for travel from 17th November until 31st December 2025.
  • Book and travel by 31st December 2025.
  • From Ryde to Southsea only.
  • Unlimited same day travel included for the H1 Hoverbus.
  • Tickets non-transferable.
  • Standard Hovertravel terms and conditions apply.