Rail and sail
by train and ferry
Rail and sail
by train and ferry
The Isle of Wight ferry ports are on the national rail network which means you can book an integrated train and ferry ticket travelling form your local station to any ferry destination on the Isle of Wight! An Isle of Wight rail sail ticket covers train travel to the ferry port, the ferry crossing and onward train travel on the Isle of Wight itself (providing you book the ticket to your final IOW destination)! Book a rail sail to Isle of Wight ticket in the fare search to the left, or see below for more information about the various trip options.
Train and ferry to the Isle of Wight via Cowes and you’ll be travelling on the Southampton to East or West Cowes service operated by Red Funnel. Ferries to West Cowes utilise the high speed Red Jet passenger ferry and take around 25 minutes while services via East Cowes are operated by the Red Funnel car ferry which takes around an hour. Upon arrival at Southampton Central station you’ll need to hop on the free shuttle bus which runs between the bus stop outside platform 4 exit and the ferry terminal. Journey time is approximately 15 minutes. Taxis pick-up just outside the entrance of both terminals however it is advised to pre-book.
Southampton Cowes Ferry
Train and ferry to the Isle of Wight via Ryde and you’ll be travelling on the Portsmouth Ryde service operated by Wightlink. Wightlink’s Portsmouth Harbour catamaran terminal is located next to the train station at Portsmouth Harbour. On the Isle of Wight, Island Line train services run directly from Ryde Pier Head catamaran terminal (station is within the same interchange as the catamaran terminal) allowing for easy onward travel to other island destinations. You can book a train ferry combined ticket from anywhere on the mainland to Smallbrook junction, Brading, Sandown, Lake and Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.
Portsmouth Harbour Ryde Ferry
Rail and sail by train and ferry to the Isle of Wight via Yarmouth and you’ll be travelling on the Lymington Yarmouth service operated by Wightlink. Lymington Pier train station is located in close proximity to the Lymington ferry terminal allowing for an easy transfer to the ferry. For onward travel in Isle of Wight, you’ll need to connect with the Southern Vectis bus service which operates from outside the terminal on Bridge Road.
Lymington Yarmouth Ferry
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Please note:Direct Ferries are working in conjunction with thetrainline.com to offer you the facility to buy train and ferry combined tickets online. ‘Rail and sail’ or ‘train and ferry’ ticket combinations purchased via this site will be provided by thetrainline.com, and not Direct Ferries. Therefore, should you have any queries related to this product, please contact thetrainline.com. Information on these Rail and Sail by train and ferry pages is provided for guide purposes only and you are advised to do your own investigation regarding transfers and connecting services.