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	The Isle of Wight is served by three different ferry operators:- WIGHTlink provide car ferries from Lymington to Yarmouth and from Portsmouth to Fishbourne. They also operate a passenger service from Portsmouth to Ryde. Red Funnel provide a vehicle ferry service between Southampton & East Cowes and a Hi-Speed passenger service linking Southampton & Cowes. Hovertravel provide a hovercraft passenger service from Southsea to Ryde.
WIGHTlink Isle of Wight Ferries Telephone: +44 (0)871 376 1000 Click here for more Information

Tel: 0844 844 9988 Click here for more Information

Telephone: +44 (0)1983 811000

Trains

The Island Rail system runs from Ryde Pier to Shanklin via Havenstreet, Brading and Sandown. Connection with the High Speed ferry to Portsmouth can be made from all stations on the Island.

Operated by StageCoach

Enquiries +44 (0)8457 484950

Buses

Southern Vectis operate regular bus services throughout the Island connecting all of the major resorts and villages.

Island Rover tickets can be bought for unlimited travel.

Operated by Southern Vectis

Enquiries +44 (0)1983 532373

Visit the Southern Vectis Website
here for more information.

Roads

Standard UK Driving rules and regulations apply when driving on the Island. There are no motorways / freeways on the Island.

Speed limits are strictly enforced on the Island with regular Police speed traps and cameras in operation.

Speed Limits are as follows

60 MPH	national
40 MPH	suburban
30 MPH	in-town
20 MPH	Brading High Street
	Shanklin Old Village

Car hire is also available on the Island.
Esplanade Car Hire is close to Ryde Pier and Hovercraft Terminal

Petrol is readily available on the Island.
There is a 24-hour Garage
located at Tesco in Ryde.

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