Buses to Isle of Wight
from Portsmouth
The journey to Isle of Wight from Portsmouth takes just 10 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 38 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Portsmouth at 05:15.
Hovertravel schedule
Hovertravel operates between Portsmouth and Isle of Wight 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 20 |
| Shortest trip | 10 minutes |
| First departure | 06:30 |
| Last departure | 20:30 |
WightLink schedule
Travel from Portsmouth to Isle of Wight with WightLink in 22 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 24 |
| Shortest trip | 22 minutes |
| First departure | 05:15 |
| Last departure | 22:45 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Portsmouth and Isle of Wight?
Yes, buses operate daily from Portsmouth to Isle of Wight, departing as early as 05:15.
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How long is the bus trip from Portsmouth to Isle of Wight?
The fastest bus to Isle of Wight from Portsmouth takes 10 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Isle of Wight from Portsmouth?
It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!
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Which bus companies operate between Portsmouth and Isle of Wight?
WightLink and Hovertravel run buses to Isle of Wight from Portsmouth.
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What time is the earliest bus from Portsmouth to Isle of Wight?
The first bus to Isle of Wight from Portsmouth leaves at 05:15. The journey takes 10 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Isle of Wight from Portsmouth?
The last bus leaves Portsmouth at 20:30, arriving into Isle of Wight at 20:40. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Isle of Wight
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth |
| 10 minutes | 15 miles |
| Southampton |
| 25 minutes | 17 miles |