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Posted on October 20, 2022

*Updated 19/01/23

There are great deals to be found with Red Funnel, Wightlink & Hovertravel. Book your travel now to get the best prices.

COACH DIRECT TO THE FESTIVAL

* Book your coach ticket by the 31st January and pay just a £1 deposit *

It's often cheaper, easier and more environmentally friendly to come by coach direct from a town near you. Check out Big Green Coach. All their services are carbon neutral and they offer great flexible payment plans.

If you leave your car at home!

OFFERS:

Hover Travel - 30% off flights booked before 31/01/2023 - Find out more

Red Funnel - Weekend returns for only £17* on either the Red Jet or Vehicle Ferries - Find out more

Red Funnel have options departing from Southampton, you can jump on their High Speed Red Jet or the vehicle ferry. If you are arriving by train at Southampton Central you can then use the free Quay connect bus to the ferry terminal when showing your valid ferry travel booking.  Book online now.

If Portsmouth or Lymington are more convenient (both with direct connections from the train to the boats) you should travel with Wightlink. Book online now. 

With a quick journey on a connecting bus from Portsmouth & Southsea train station (or a short walk along the seafront from the harbour) you get to the Hovertravel terminal in Southsea.  Their 10 minute "flight" across the solent will bring you in to Ryde where you can bus to the Festival. Book online now.

*Normal price £32.60 on the Red Jet. £21.90 on the Vehicle Ferry.

Shuttle Buses

The Festival Shuttle buses run regularly to and from all major ports and towns direct into the festival bus station. More details nearer the event.

If you bring your car with you!

There is more variation in pricing here, but booking as soon as you can will ensure you take advantage of the best deals. If you can travel before the 15th or after the 19th you'll get better prices. Check out Visit Isle of Wight for more Island information. 

Via Southampton: Red Funnel 

Via Portsmouth: Wightlink 

Via Lymington: Wightlink

All car fares allow for a car + up to 7 people if your vehicle has that many seats. 

If you come with car, then why not extend your stay on the Island. You'll get more competitive ferry prices and can take in some of the spectacular scenery we have on offer. Check out Visit Isle of Wight for more ideas.

PLEASE NOTE ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AT TIME OF BOOKING. 

OFFERS MAY HAVE RESTRICTIONS ON CROSSING TIMES/DATES – PLEASE READ ALL THE INFO ON THEIR BOOKING PAGES TO FIND OUT MORE

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