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The Portsmouth to Ryde FastCat is Wightlink's high-speed passenger catamaran, whisking foot passengers across the Solent in little more than twenty minutes. Departing from Portsmouth Harbour, right beside the mainline railway station, it offers a swift and convenient link for commuters, day trippers and visitors who do not need a car on the island. The catamaran arrives at Ryde Pier Head, where it connects with the Island Line train and bus services for onward travel across the Isle of Wight. With frequent sailings throughout the day, it is the quickest scheduled boat crossing to Ryde and a popular choice for those heading to the island's sandy beaches, esplanade and seaside attractions. The seamless rail and ferry interchange at both ends makes car-free island travel genuinely straightforward.
The high-speed catamaran completes the crossing in around 22 minutes, making it the quickest scheduled boat service between Portsmouth and Ryde.
No, the FastCat is a foot-passenger service only. For vehicles you would use the Portsmouth to Fishbourne car ferry instead.
Yes. The catamaran arrives at Ryde Pier Head, which connects directly with the Island Line trains and local bus services for travel across the island.