Bus from Ryde to Southsea (Portsmouth)
2 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 19:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southsea (Portsmouth) as of 07:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ryde, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IOW Hovercraft | Hovertravel | ~10 min | 18 | Sat 13 · Sun 12 | 06:30 | 19:15 | Ryde Hoverport (landing) | Southsea Hoverport (landing) | — |
| IOW Hovercraft | Hovertravel | ~10 min | 16 | Sat 12 · Sun 11 | 06:30 | 18:30 | Ryde Hoverport (landing) | Southsea Hoverport (landing) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ryde on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ryde to Southsea?
2 routes run directly from Ryde to Southsea: the IOW Hovercraft (Hovertravel), the IOW Hovercraft (Hovertravel). The most frequent is the IOW Hovercraft, 18 times each weekday — board at Ryde Hoverport (landing) and get off at Southsea Hoverport (landing), about 10 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ryde to Southsea?
Around 10 minutes on the IOW Hovercraft, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ryde to Southsea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:30 and the last around 19:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ryde to Southsea?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.