Our current timetable is the Essential Lifeline Timetable which will be in operation until further notice. Please follow the government’s advice and avoid non-essential travel. There is more information on Hovertravel and COVID-19 here.
Hovertravel operates fastest ferry crossing between Southsea in Portsmouth and Ryde on the Isle Of Wight. Our timetabled services are scheduled as far ahead as December 2021.
Our specially operated HoverBus timetable provides an easy and quick connection between the Southsea HoverPort and the main rail & coach stations, as well as some great attractions and shopping around Portsmouth.
At this time we are advising essential Hover only, although bookings can be made up to Summer 2021
- Monday - Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315* Freight Only | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
- Mon
- Tue
- Wed
- Thr
- Fri
- Sat
- Sun
- Bank Holiday
Please note: we are currently operating our Essential Lifeline timetable NOT our usual summer timetable
Summer timetable for Mondays valid from 1st April - 31st October
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes.
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 0945 | 1000 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1045 | 1100 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1145 | 1200 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1245 | 1300 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1345 | 1400 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1445 | 1500 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 30th March - 17th April
- 25th May - 29th May
- 17th July - 31st August
Summer timetable for Tuesdays valid from 1st April - 31st October
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 0945 | 1000 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1045 | 1100 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1145 | 1200 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1245 | 1300 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1345 | 1400 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1445 | 1500 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 30th March - 17th April
- 25th May - 29th May
- 17th July - 31st August
Summer timetable for Wednesdays valid from 1st April - 31st October
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 0945 | 1000 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1045 | 1100 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1145 | 1200 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1245 | 1300 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1345 | 1400 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1445 | 1500 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 30th March - 17th April
- 25th May - 29th May
- 17th July - 31st August
Summer timetable for Thursdays valid from 1st April - 31st October
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes.
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 0945 | 1000 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1045 | 1100 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1145 | 1200 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1245 | 1300 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1345 | 1400 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1445 | 1500 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
| 2145* | 2200* |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 30th March - 17th April
- 25th May - 29th May
- 17th July - 31st August
Summer timetable for Fridays valid from 1st April - 31st October
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes.
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 0945 | 1000 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1045 | 1100 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1145 | 1200 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1245 | 1300 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1445 | 1500 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
| 2145* | 2200* |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 30th March - 17th April
- 25th May - 29th May
- 17th July - 31st August
Summer timetable for Saturdays valid from 1st April - 31st October 2019
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 0945 | 1000 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1045 | 1100 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1145 | 1200 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1245 | 1300 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1345 | 1400 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1445 | 1500 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
| 2145* | 2200* |
08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 30th March - 17th April
- 25th May - 29th May
- 17th July - 31st August
Summer timetable for Sundays valid from 1st April - 31st October
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 0945 | 1000 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1045 | 1100 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1145 | 1200 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1245 | 1300 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1345 | 1400 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1445 | 1500 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
The Bank Holiday Summer timetable is valid from 1st April - 31st October
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 0945 | 1000 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1045 | 1100 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1145 | 1200 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1245 | 1300 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1345 | 1400 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1445 | 1500 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
- Mon
- Tue
- Wed
- Thr
- Fri
- Sat
- Sun
- Bank Holiday
Winter timetable for Mondays valid from 1st October - 31st March. (Excluding Christmas)
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 19th - 30th October
- 14th December to 4th January
- 15th - 19th February
Winter timetable for Tuesdays is valid from 1st October - 31st March.
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 19th - 30th October
- 14th December to 4th January
- 15th - 19th February
Winter timetable for Wednesdays is valid from 1st October - 31st March.
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700 | 1715 |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 19th - 30th October
- 14th December to 4th January
- 15th - 19th February
Winter timetable for Thursdays is valid from 1st October - 31st March.
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes.
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 19th - 30th October
- 14th December to 4th January
- 15th - 19th February
Winter timetable for Fridays is valid from 1st October - 31st March.
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes.
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0615 | 0630 |
| 0645 | 0700 |
| 0715 | 0730 |
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0800* | 0815* |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1545 | 1600 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1645 | 1700 |
| 1700* | 1715* |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1815 | 1830 |
| 1845 - Freight Only | 1900 |
| 1915 | 1930 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
*08:00 ex Ryde & 17:00 ex Southsea Monday - Friday, does not operate during specified school holidays;
- 19th - 30th October
- 14th December to 4th January
- 15th - 19th February
Winter timetable for Saturdays is valid from 1st October - 31st March.
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes.
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0745 | 0800 |
| 0815 | 0830 |
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1845 | 1900 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
Winter timetable for Sundays is valid from 1st October - 31st March.
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes.
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 16:45 | 17:00 |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1845 | 1900 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
The Bank Holiday Winter timetable is valid from 1st October - 31st March
For your convenience, our Hoverbus service runs every 30 minutes.
| Ryde to Portsmouth | Portsmouth to Ryde |
|---|---|
| 0845 | 0900 |
| 0915 | 0930 |
| 1015 | 1030 |
| 1115 | 1130 |
| 1215 | 1230 |
| 1315 | 1330 |
| 1415 | 1430 |
| 1515 | 1530 |
| 1615 | 1630 |
| 1715 | 1730 |
| 1745 | 1800 |
| 1845 | 1900 |
| 1945 | 2000 |
| 2045 | 2100 |
Click to see HoverBus fares & timetables
HoverBus links the Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour Rail Stations, along with the Gunwharf Premium shopping Centre and the City Centre of Portsmouth to the Southsea Hoverport.
The Hovercraft & HoverBus timetables are also included in the UK’s national Rail & Coach providers, and more details can be obtained from the following.
National Rail
Hovertravel offer discounted through connections with all UK rail operators and the HoverBus is included in the fare. In addition, all railcard’s are permitted for use on the through rail tickets.
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National Express
Connecting the UK and the Isle Of Wight with special Coach & Hover fares.
| Date | Late Flights Departing Southsea |
| Fri 28th Aug | 22:00, 22:30, 23:00, 23:30 & 00:00 |
| Sat 29th Aug | 22:00, 22:30, 23:00, 23:30, 00:00 & 00:30 |
| Sun 30th Aug | 22:00, 22:30, 23:00, 23:30, 00:00 & 00:30 |
| Date | Late Flights Departing Ryde |
| Fri 28th | 21:45, 22:15, 22:45 & 23:15 & 23:45 |
| Sat 29th | 21:45, 22:15, 22:45 & 23:15, 23:45, 00:15 |
| Sun 30th | 21:45, 22:15, 22:45 & 23:15, 23:45, 00:15 |
On occasions where we need to amend our timetable due to operations.
- Christmas Season: We operate a special timetable over the Christmas period.