Public transport on the Island is really good so don't be afraid to ditch the car and head over by foot. We highly recommend coming via Southampton using Red Funnel Red Jet service which comes directly into West Cowes. The Caledon is a 10 minute stroll up the hill or a 2 min taxi ride away. You don't need to book passenger tickets just turn up with time to spare and get on the next boat. Timetables and information is all available online. Use Red Funnel for ferry travel from Southampton to West Cowes and Wightlink to travel from Portsmouth to Ryde

On Foot

Red Funnel Red Jet - Passenger Only Southampton to West Cowes 

• - No booking required

• - 25 mins only - fastest way to get here

• - 10 min walk to The Caledon or 2 min taxi from outside M&S

• - Train tickets can be purchased all the way to West Cowes to include your ferry travel - Network Rail Card discounts do apply

Wightlink Catermaran - Portsmouth to Ryde

• - No booking required

• - 25 mins to Ryde 

• - 45 mins on the bus to Cowes via Newport (see Islandbuses)

Bringing a car

Red Funnel Car Ferry - Southampton to East Cowes

• - Book in advance 

• - We are able to give you a 15% discount code to use on Red Funnel website when you book a room with us - just add it in your booking extras

• - 1 hour crossing

• - 10 mins to The Caledon via Floating bridge or 20 min drive via Newport

Wightlink - Lymington to Yarmouth 

• - Book in advance 

• - 40 mins crossing

• - 25/30 min drive to The Caledon

• - We are able to give you a 15% discount code to use

• - Beautiful crossing!

Wightlink - Portsmouth to Fishbourne 

• - Book in advance 

• - 45 mins crossing

• - 25 min drive to The Caledon

• - We are able to give you a 15% discount code to use

• - Most frequent crossings