Travel Guides
Driving directions to Ryde:
From Newport: Take the A3054 and follow the signs for Ryde. The journey takes around 15 minutes.
From Cowes: Take the A3020 and follow the signs for Newport. Then follow the signs for Ryde. The journey takes around 25 minutes.
From Yarmouth: Take the A3054 and follow the signs for Ryde. The journey takes around 30 minutes.
Rail directions to Ryde:
Ryde has two train stations: Ryde Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade. Both stations are served by Island Line trains, which run between Ryde and Shanklin. From Shanklin, you can connect to the national rail network via the Island Line's interchange at Smallbrook Junction. Trains run every half an hour.
If you're coming from Southampton or Portsmouth, you can take the Wightlink ferry to Ryde Pier Head, which is right next to the train station. From London, you can take a train to Portsmouth Harbour and then the Wightlink ferry to Ryde Pier Head.
If you're already on the Isle of Wight, you can take a bus to Ryde. Southern Vectis operates several routes that serve Ryde, including the 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, and 37.
If you're driving from further afield, you might want to consider taking the ferry to the Isle of Wight. Wightlink operates ferries from Portsmouth and Lymington to Fishbourne, which is just a short drive from Ryde. Red Funnel operates ferries from Southampton to East Cowes, which is about a 25-minute drive from Ryde.
Overall, there are plenty of options for getting to Ryde, whether you're coming from other parts of the Isle of Wight or further afield. And once you're there, you'll find plenty to see and do, from exploring the town's historic streets to enjoying its beautiful beaches and parks.
The closest airport to Ryde on the Isle of Wight is Southampton Airport, which is approximately 20 miles away. If you are travelling from Southampton Airport to Ryde, the easiest route would be to take the M27 motorway towards Portsmouth and then cross over on the ferry from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde. Alternatively, you could drive down to the south coast and take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth, which is on the west side of the Isle of Wight, and then drive across to Ryde.