IOW Hovercraft Ryde to Southsea

Operated by Hovertravel. First bus 06:30, last bus 18:45. 33 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

No buses on this route this week. It next runs on Monday, 2 November 2026, and the timetable below is for the week beginning then — school-holiday, seasonal and event services often pause like this. Check with the operator before travelling.

Timetable

Runs towards Southsea · Monday to Friday · 16 journeys

Stop	06:30	07:15	08:15	09:15	10:15	11:15	12:15	13:15	14:15	15:05	15:40	16:15	16:45	17:20	17:55	18:30
Ryde Hoverport (landing)	06:30	07:15	08:15	09:15	10:15	11:15	12:15	13:15	14:15	15:05	15:40	16:15	16:45	17:20	17:55	18:30
Southsea Hoverport (landing)	06:40	07:25	08:25	09:25	10:25	11:25	12:25	13:25	14:25	15:15	15:50	16:25	16:55	17:30	18:05	18:40

Stop	07:45	08:15	09:15	10:15	11:15	12:15	13:15	14:15	15:15	16:15	17:15	18:30
Ryde Hoverport (landing)	07:45	08:15	09:15	10:15	11:15	12:15	13:15	14:15	15:15	16:15	17:15	18:30
Southsea Hoverport (landing)	07:55	08:25	09:25	10:25	11:25	12:25	13:25	14:25	15:25	16:25	17:25	18:40

Stop	08:15	09:15	10:15	11:15	12:15	13:15	14:15	15:15	16:15	17:15	18:30
Ryde Hoverport (landing)	08:15	09:15	10:15	11:15	12:15	13:15	14:15	15:15	16:15	17:15	18:30
Southsea Hoverport (landing)	08:25	09:25	10:25	11:25	12:25	13:25	14:25	15:25	16:25	17:25	18:40

Stop	06:50	07:30	08:00	08:30	09:30	10:30	11:30	12:30	13:30	14:30	15:20	15:55	16:30	17:00	17:35	18:10	18:45
Southsea Hoverport (landing)	06:50	07:30	08:00	08:30	09:30	10:30	11:30	12:30	13:30	14:30	15:20	15:55	16:30	17:00	17:35	18:10	18:45
Ryde Hoverport (landing)	07:00	07:40	08:10	08:40	09:40	10:40	11:40	12:40	13:40	14:40	15:30	16:05	16:40	17:10	17:45	18:20	18:55

Stop	08:00	08:30	09:30	10:30	11:30	12:30	13:30	14:30	15:30	16:30	17:30	18:45
Southsea Hoverport (landing)	08:00	08:30	09:30	10:30	11:30	12:30	13:30	14:30	15:30	16:30	17:30	18:45
Ryde Hoverport (landing)	08:10	08:40	09:40	10:40	11:40	12:40	13:40	14:40	15:40	16:40	17:40	18:55

Stop	08:30	09:30	10:30	11:30	12:30	13:30	14:30	15:30	16:30	17:30	18:45
Southsea Hoverport (landing)	08:30	09:30	10:30	11:30	12:30	13:30	14:30	15:30	16:30	17:30	18:45
Ryde Hoverport (landing)	08:40	09:40	10:40	11:40	12:40	13:40	14:40	15:40	16:40	17:40	18:55

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

This isn't a bus service — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and bus passes may not be valid. Hovertravel sets its own fares.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Hovertravel before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026
towards Southsea: 11 journeys, first 08:15 towards Ryde: 11 journeys, first 08:30 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Hovertravel before relying on this.
Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026
towards Southsea: 11 journeys, first 08:15 towards Ryde: 11 journeys, first 08:30
Monday, 28 December 2026
towards Southsea: 11 journeys, first 08:15 towards Ryde: 11 journeys, first 08:30
New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027
towards Southsea: 11 journeys, first 08:15 towards Ryde: 11 journeys, first 08:30
Saturday, 2 January 2027
towards Southsea: 11 journeys, first 08:15 towards Ryde: 11 journeys, first 08:30

Route map

All stops on route IOW Hovercraft

IOW Hovercraft towards Southsea

All 2 stops

Ryde Hoverport (landing) Ryde
Southsea Hoverport (landing) Southsea

IOW Hovercraft towards Ryde

All 2 stops

Southsea Hoverport (landing) Southsea
Ryde Hoverport (landing) Ryde

Towns & areas on this route

Ryde Southsea

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first IOW Hovercraft ferry?

The first IOW Hovercraft departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last IOW Hovercraft ferry?

The last IOW Hovercraft on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the IOW Hovercraft ferry cost?

The England bus fare cap does not apply to this service — Hovertravel sets its own fares. Check their website for current prices and passes.

Who runs the IOW Hovercraft ferry?

The IOW Hovercraft is operated by Hovertravel.

Timetable data from Hovertravel via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.