Portsmouth Ferry Port

From the North and the Midlands: Take the M6 south, merging onto the M42 close to Birmingham then the M40. At junction 10 of the M40, take the A34 south to Winchester, where you join the M3 towards Southampton. Close to Southampton, merge onto the M27 towards Portsmouth, then the M275 clearly signposted for Cross-Channel Ferries.

From London: Take the A3 towards Portsmouth, merging onto the M27, then the M275 clearly signposted for Cross-Channel Ferries.

From Wales: Take the M4 towards London then close to Newbury take the A34 south to Winchester. At Winchester join the M3 towards Southampton. Close to Southampton, merge onto the M27 towards Portsmouth, then the M275.

From the West Country: Take the A30 from Exeter heading east, then the A30, A35 and A31 past Lyme Regis and Dorchester towards Southampton. Close to Southampton join the M27 towards Portsmouth, then the M275. The M275 motorway runs right to the ferry port. The postcode for directions is PO2 8SP.

A taxi rank is located outside of the main terminal.

There are trains to both Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour stations from London Waterloo, London Victoria (via Brighton) and Cardiff (via Salisbury and Bristol). The port is a short taxi ride away.

There are direct National Express services from London Victoria to Portsmouth International Port. Change at London Victoria from all other major town and cities.

Upstairs you'll find a Costa Coffee and 'The Bar' for drinks and meals. There's also an open air terrace from which you can view the ships and ferries. Costa Coffee is open from 06.30 daily to 23.00 and The Bar is open from 12.00 until 23.00.

Last-minute purchases, travel essentials, gifts, newspapers and confectionery can be bought from the shop on the ground floor (open 06.00-23.00).

There is a cash machine issuing both sterling and foreign currency, as well as a bureau de change (Travelex) (open 06.00-23.00).

Portsmouth International Port car park has designated spaces for people with disabilities and/or reduced mobility. There are also additional parking spaces located adjacent to the main terminal building.

Toilet facilities are located throughout the port. A lift is available to reach the café, bar and open terrace on the first floor. A special minibus service is available to help wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility and their companions board the ship. Assistance is also available for those travelling by car, enabling parking on the car decks close to the lifts.

The terminal opens from 06:00 daily until 23:30. Please note that all services (shop, café etc) close at 23:00.

For pick ups and drop offs, there is a 20 minute parking area directly outside the terminal. For passengers not taking their vehicle on the ferry, there is a long stay multi storey car park located at the terminal. It is open 24 hours a day and is a short walk from the main terminal.

Follow directions as for Portsmouth International Port. Continue along the M275, following signs for Isle of Wight Ferries, Keep right to stay on M275 until it turns into Mile End Rd/A3. At Church Street Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Commercial Rd/A3 and then turn right onto Park Rd. At the end of Park Road, you could turn right onto St George's Road and you will soon be at the port, able to drop off passengers. However there is very limited parking here, so for parking, at the end of Park Road, follow signs for Gunwharf Quays Car Park (79 Gunwharf Rd, Portsmouth PO1 3TZ). Note: this car park is for one-day parking only, long-stay parking is NOT available. From Gunwharf Quays Car Park the catamaran terminal is a 5-10 minutes walk.

A taxi rank is located next to the ferry terminal.

Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier is located next to Portsmouth Harbour train station, and you will see signs for the catamaran service straight ahead as you get off the train. There are trains to Portsmouth Harbour station from London Waterloo, London Victoria (via Brighton) and Cardiff (via Salisbury and Bristol).

There are direct National Express services from London Victoria to the port, at the bus station known as "The Hard Interchange" - this part of Portsmouth is known as "The Hard".

There are a small number of cafe's, pubs and grocery stores, along with some temporary food and drink stalls in the immediate vicinity of the Port, and if you take a walk round to the right you will soon find yourself at Gunwharf Quays where there are a large number of bars and restaurants on the waterfront.

Follow directions as for Portsmouth International Port. Continue along the M275, following signs for Isle of Wight Ferries, Keep right to stay on M275 until it turns into Mile End Rd/A3. At Church Street Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Commercial Rd/A3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marketway/A3. Go through 1 roundabout. After about 0.8 miles, use the right lane to stay on A3, then turn right onto St Michael's Rd/A3. Take a slight left onto Cambridge Rd/A3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto St George's Rd/B2154 and turn left onto Gunwharf Rd. Turn right (marked on the road as IOW Ferry) to Portsmouth Car Ferry Terminal, Gunwharf Rd, Portsmouth PO1 2LA.

There is no taxi rank outside of the terminal, however Wightlink's ticket offices at the terminal will have phone numbers for local taxi companies.

There are trains to both Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour stations from London Waterloo, London Victoria (via Brighton) and Cardiff (via Salisbury and Bristol). The port is a short taxi ride away.

There are direct National Express services from London Victoria to the Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier, which is a short walk or taxi ride away from Portsmouth Gunwharf Road Ferry Terminal

There is a Costa Coffee in the waiting area for the ferry. Once you have parked you can head over for a coffee and a snack as you wait.

Please note that the Portsmouth Gunwharf Road Ferry Terminal car park, which is directly opposite the port, is closed until further notice (as of Summer 2017) during improvement works. Alternative parking is available at Gunwharf Quays Car Park (79 Gunwharf Rd, Portsmouth PO1 3TZ). Note: this car park is for one-day parking only, long-stay parking is NOT available.