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Hoverbus

Our Hoverbus stops directly outside our Southsea terminal, for your quick and easy trips to or from the Isle of Wight.

  • Fares
  • Route
Ticket Adult Child
Single £2.00 £1.50
Return £4.00 £2.50
Unlimited Day Ticket £4.90 £3.50
Concessionary Bus Pass  FREE FREE

All fares valid from 01 May 2024

Unlimited day ticket - Hop on/off the bus all day - unlimited travel on date specified on bus ticket

Operating a circular route connecting you to:

  • Portsmouth's The Hard Interchange, for coach connections, Portsmouth Harbour rail station, Gosport Ferry, Gunwharf Quays, Historic Dockyard and Spinnaker Tower.
  • Commercial Road, for Portsmouth & Southsea rail station, Cascades Shopping Centre, The Guildhall and City Museum.
  • Via bus stops for the University buildings.
    Passengers are able to alight and board the bus at stops along the bus route, in addition to those shown on our timetable.

The Hoverbus is designed to connect with both the arrival and departure of the hovercraft, however this can't always be guaranteed due to (but not limited to) traffic or late arrivals of the Hovercraft. The Hoverbus is operated by First Bus Solent and is subject to their terms and conditions.