Midweek break

[soul-123]

Just wondering has anyone got any ideas regarding the best way to travel from south uk to Ryde isle of wight being treated to a break with my good friend . Looking for the cheapest and easiest way taking into consideration breathlessness. Thanks Sue

[sassy59]

Hi Sue, see if Wight link or any of the ferry companies have any offers on. It’s worth checking. Don’t know where you would be going from, we sail from Portsmouth.

Hope you find something to suit and have a great time. Xxxx

[soul-123 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks Sassy I have been left to do the computer side of things which is a laugh ! as not that great on computers but I will look on the website for any offers .Sailing from Portsmouth X

[kernowdame]

Until recently my daughter lived in Ryde and worked in Portsmouth. I seem to remember that the railway station is right beside the boarding area for the direct ferry to Ryde. If you google Portsmouth and go on street view you could "walk" around the area. Enjoy the trip !

[soul-123 in reply to kernowdame]

Thankyou going to have a look at street view now x

[hypercat54]

You used to be able to get a train from St. Pancreas Station in London which connected with the ferry service. Don't know if you still can. x

[soul-123 in reply to hypercat54]

Thanks for that but trying to avoid London if I can x

[hypercat54 in reply to soul-123]

Well it's hard trying to give advice on this when you just say you live in the south as it's a pretty big place! x

[soul-123 in reply to hypercat54]

Well sorry I live in Surrey forgot that bit, would prefer Fuerteventura if I had the dosh!! X

[Blackbird6 in reply to soul-123]

Catch a train from guildford to Portsmouth or Southampton and the ferry from either ports 😊

[powderpuff]

It’s difficult without knowing whereabouts your located or what kind of travel you prefer but one idea might be the national express buses. If you’re near a major airport you can pick one up there & go straight to Ryde for a reasonable cost - for instance £35 ish one way from stansted midweek.

[soul-123]

Private jet comes to mind but then my carbon footprint s--t will chat with Harry and Megs

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to soul-123]

Unless Elton is your friend? You could have a word with him. 🛩️

[Phil40 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

I was thinking that. Or make friends with a helicopter pilot? Not sure how.

[Phil40 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

I heard this joke the other day, btw:

How do you know there’s a pilot in the room?

He will tell you......

(which has usually been my experience 😂)

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Phil40]

😁 Yes that's true. Whereas most people say "Hello I'm pleased to meet you" on a first encounter, you can spot the pilot among them because he'll say "Hello I'm a pilot" At least that's how I remember it 😄

There's the answer to the problem! Go meet a lot of people and wait for the pilots to introduce themselves 🚁

[Phil40 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

But are helicopter pilots the same? I really think the helicopter is the way forward here.

Or the other suggestion I posted just now.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Phil40]

😁 I just saw your other suggestion.

I don't know if helicopter pilots are the same. I've never knowingly met one though I probably have, as they look like us and live among us 🚁

[Phil40 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Yes. Like aliens 👽.

Do you think I am going to get told off for that, BTW?

Not been told off since MrsMummy was here 😔. She was very patient with me.

[HungryHufflepuff in reply to Phil40]

I hope not but I was thinking I feel quite teenagerish lately, I think Ali_H started it with the interloping. It's been fun! Sometimes the antics and capers we get up to here make all the difference to my day. A good laugh here can set me up for the day and give me the positive attitude I need to deal with any adversity. But I still don't want to get into trouble and told off for it 😁

[Phil40 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

True that; what I find amusing is not necessarily funny to a lot of folk so I have to delete and edit alot of stuff.

If you’re into seriously black-don’t-even-go-there humour, try ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ with Larry David in.

On Amazon or something.

Nuff said. Take care

[soul-123 in reply to Phil40]

You too make me laugh so naughty see me ! after school!

[Phil40 in reply to soul-123]

Glad you have a sense of humour like ours.

I have been told off before for overstepping the line.

Hope weekend goes well

[judes]

Depending on where you live in Surrey I would go on the train to Portsmouth Harbour then to Ryde via Wightlink.

You only have to walk to the end of the platform to get the ferry.

If you let Wightlink know in advance they do wheelchair loans and assisted passage. They also offer a discount for blue badge holders and for those who have a disabled rail card.

You can book tickets from whatever station you are travelling from to Ryde.

The Wightlink web site has a lot of useful info.

Hope that helps if you need more info give me a shout

J

[soul-123 in reply to judes]

Thanks really helpful information will look into it.

[soul-123 in reply to judes]

I have a blue badge do I let them know when booking tickets?

[Carnival567 in reply to soul-123]

The answer is yes. We had a fortnight in IoW earlier this year and loved it, so I hope you do too xx

[soul-123 in reply to Carnival567]

Thanks cant wait hope the weather holds out x

[judes]

Hi Hon

This is one of the few occasions I would phone to book tickets etc. I’m a tech geek!

That way you can explain your travel needs and they can put plans into place for you and the right assistance.

National rail also offer assistance but again you have to let them know in advance, generally 24 hours but I would do it sooner. It doesn’t matter if you have a travel companion. Their telephone number is 0800 022 3720

Hope that’s useful for you, if you need anything else give me a shout.

J

[soul-123 in reply to judes]

Thanks yes I will phone so I can explain myself a bit more luckily not going until first week in September!

[Scottish65lass]

I live on the Isle of Wight, if your coming over by car, wightlink Portsmouth to fishbourne is closest. Cheapest is probably red funnel, but the sail Southampton to cowes, foot passengers you can come over in fast cat from Portsmouth to ryde pier head or Southsea hovercraft to ryde!! Have great time, if you need anything else let me know 💖

[soul-123]

Thanks we are foot passengers and will be going from Portsmouth to Ryde , is it cheaper on the ferry or hovercraft?X

[stamford1234]

Ferries go from Portsmouth Harbour Station. ie not Portsmouth and Southsea Station. Have a lovely time

[anng18]

The train station is immediately next to the wightlink passenger boat. Or, you could get a taxi to hovertravel in Southsea, which takes you into Ryde - flat when you get off.

There is also the car ferry, but that comes in at Fishbourne, about 3 miles from Ryde and is quite a long way from a bus stop, if you don't drive. It can also be difficult to get a taxi from there, so I would go Portsmouth Hard - Ryde or Southsea - Ryde.

There are coaches to Portsmouth Hard, but if your breathing is bad, it is quite polluted getting of the coach, going into the train station and catching the boat.

Hope this helps.

Let me know if require any further information, as I live on the Island and use to commute to Portsmouth everyday.

[soul-123 in reply to anng18]

Sorry one more question can you just turn up and buy a ticket on the day for passenger ferry?

[anng18 in reply to soul-123]

Yes, you can.

[soul-123 in reply to anng18]

Thanks I think that's what we will do just book train in advance.

[soul-123]

Thank you very informative it must be lovely to live there.

[smwdorset]

I agree I have sailed from Portsmouth and Southampton in the past - both accessible

By train if you have no car. Often the rail

Companies do combined train and ferry offers.

Or some bus companies might stop in Guildford

And offer combined ticket with ferry

Maybe it depends on where you are staying over there -

as the ferries

And buses go to different places. There’s also a ferry from The new forest - Lymington I think -but i would avoid that this time Of year As it’s a nightmare to get to by car and there’s no train station

Good Luck

Enjoy

[soul-123 in reply to smwdorset]

yes I now have a good idea what to do thanks a lot X

[Phil40]

I heard on the radio yesterday that there are frequently abandoned dinghies and RIB’s on the beaches around Folkestone and Dover way, that some folk do sort of, er, adopt for themselves without mentioning it to the authorities.

As the previous occupants are already on their way to London or wherever.

Could be worth hanging around there?

Grab a decent RIB.

Only a few miles to the Isle of Wight.

And you are a boat up on the deal.