How long does it take on the ferry from Lymington to the Isle of Wight?
around 40 minutes
How long does it take? The crossing is around 40 minutes on board one of Wightlink’s spacious ferries.
How much does it cost to leave your car at Lymington Wightlink?
You’ll find car and motorcycle parking spaces on site or nearby at each of Wightlink’s six ferry ports….Lymington.
| Duration of stay | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 16 hours | £9.00 |
| Up to 24 hours | £11.60 |
| Over 24 hours | £11.60 (per day or part thereof) |
| Evening (16:00 – 05:00) | £.6.90 |
Can you stay in your car on the Isle of Wight ferry?
No. For safety reasons all passengers must leave their vehicles and make their way to the lounges or open decks.
How do you get to the Isle of Wight by car?
Car ferries to the Isle of Wight:
- Southampton to Isle of Wight (East Cowes) – 55 minutes – Red Funnel Ferries (click here for Red Funnel timetable)
- Portsmouth to Isle of Wight (Fishbourne) – 45 minutes – Wightlink Ferries (click here for Wightlink timetable)
What is the quickest ferry crossing to Isle of Wight?
The quickest vehicle ferry service runs from Lymington in the New Forest to Yarmouth in West Wight, which is operated by Wightlink. Taking only 30 minutes this crossing is popular with visitors and locals as it offers fantastic views of both coastlines, and out of season can often be less busy.
How long does it take to drive around the Isle of Wight?
How long does it take to drive around the Isle? From one end to the other would take around an hour without traffic. You could circle the entire perimeter in three hours.
Why can you not stay in your car on a ferry?
Passengers are prohibited from the car decks on ferries in most every country in the world. Vehicles can shift position in rough seas and injure people standing between them.
Can I sit in the car on the ferry?
If you are wondering can you stay in your vehicle on a ferry the answer in most cases is no. Once the vessel starts with crossing, you will not be allowed onto the car parking deck as most of the large car ferries for safety reasons, do not allow passengers to stay in their cars.
How long does the Red Funnel car ferry take?
How long does the journey take? Approximately 25 minutes.
Do you need a car for Isle of Wight?
Can you get around the Isle of Wight without a car? The short answer is yes, you can get around the Isle of Wight without a car. However, I would say it’s a lot easier if you stay in the East Wight (Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin), or possibly in Newport.
How does a car ferry work?
This type of ferry allows vehicles to load from the “side”. The vehicle platform can be turned. When loading, the platform is turned sideways to allow sideways loading of vehicles. Then the platform is turned back, in line with the vessel, and the journey across water is made.