Fishbourne – Portsmouth
Ferry to England
Fishbourne – Portsmouth
Ferry to England
Wightlink provides the ferry from Fishbourne to Portsmouth. Fishbourne Portsmouth ferries cost between £40 and £259, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Fishbourne Portsmouth ferries.
The first Fishbourne Portsmouth ferry typically departs from Fishbourne at around 00:05. The last ferry usually departs at 23:05.
The Fishbourne Portsmouth ferry trip can take around 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 45 minutes with Wightlink. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 152 weekly sailings from Fishbourne to Portsmouth provided by Wightlink. Timetables can change from season to season.
Fishbourne Portsmouth ferry prices typically range between £40* and £259*. The average price is typically £150*. The cheapest Fishbourne Portsmouth ferry prices start from £40*. The average price for a foot passenger is £49*. The average price for a car is £178*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Fishbourne to Portsmouth is approximately 10.0 miles (16.1km) or 9 nautical miles.
Yes, Wightlink ferries allow cars on board ferries between Fishbourne and Portsmouth. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Fishbourne and Portsmouth.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Wightlink ferries between Fishbourne and Portsmouth.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Fishbourne to Portsmouth with Wightlink. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Fishbourne - Portsmouth Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Isle of Wight | |
| Destination | England | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Wightlink | |
| Average Price | £150 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 22 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 152 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 00:05 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:05 | |
| Distance | 9 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Fishbourne has a ferry terminal to accommodate the route to Portsmouth Ferry Terminal, operated by Wightlink, located across the Solent on the English mainland. With up to 30 sailings a day, lasting just 45 minutes, it’s one of the busiest routes in the UK.
Passengers with vehicles must arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes, but not more than one hour, before sailing. Foot passengers must arrive at the ferry terminal at least 15 minutes before sailing, and please allow a little longer if collecting tickets.
The small village of Fishbourne is located on the Isle of Wight in the south of the United Kingdom. Also known by its Roman name, Vectis, the Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island in England. There are also several holiday resorts on this golden beach-fringed island which helped it become a popular holiday destination in Victorian times, and still to this day.
Portsmouth is an English city in the county of Hampshire, lying on the English Channel coast. Leading ferry operators including Condor Ferries, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries serve the city's port from British and international locations including Le Havre, Bilbao, Cherbourg, Caen, St Malo, St Helier, St Peter Port and Ryde.
The city boasts a long, illustrious maritime history and has connections with the Royal Navy that go back centuries. It was also one of the world's greatest shipbuilding centres and constructed the first ever dry dock, in the 15th century, which is still in use today. Portsmouth is still an important base for the navy and is home to a number of historic ships including the crowning glory of Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
The nearby suburb of Southsea is a popular destination for families and has a lovely stretch of beach, two piers and a good selection of bars, cafes, restaurants and a theme park at Clarence Pier.
