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Getting here
Reaching us feels like part of the escape.
Whether arriving by ferry, train or car, the journey to Freshwater Bay gently slows the pace — with coastline, countryside and sea views marking the way.
Below you’ll find everything you need to plan your journey to The Albion.
By Ferry
There are several ferry ports on the mainland, you can choose from multiple crossings every day for your holiday to the Isle of Wight. If you book direct with us we can offer a competitive discount on your ferry ticket.
Lymington to Yarmouth
The quickest foot passenger & vehicle ferry service runs from Lymington in the New Forest to Yarmouth in West Wight, which is operated by Wightlink. Taking approximately 30 minutes this crossing is popular with visitors and locals. Arriving in Yarmouth it will take you roughly 10 minutes (4.1 miles) to The Albion.
Portsmouth to Fishbourne
This service is operated by Wightlink and takes approximately 45 minutes. The ferry departs from Portsmouth Harbour finishing up at Fishbourne on the North of the Isle of Wight. From Fishbourne it will take you roughly 30 minutes (15.5 miles) to The Albion.
Southampton to East Cowes
This service is run by Red Funnel and operates between Southampton and East Cowes. This crossing takes 1 hour and has the capacity to carry over 200 cars per sailing, departing from Southampton hourly during peak season. From East Cowes, it will take you roughly 35 minutes (17 miles) to The Albion.
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Free Shuttle Service
Seamless island arrivals
Arriving on the Isle of Wight should feel effortless. For guests travelling via the mainland ferry, The Albion offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from Yarmouth Ferry Terminal and Marina (advance booking required).
It’s a simple way to arrive without worrying about the journey beyond the water.
By Train
With fantastic rail connections available to all the major ferry ports, time can be less than two hours from London Waterloo.
Average travel times from major UK rail stations to the Isle of Wight (including the Ferry journey) are:
London Waterloo – 2 hours 3 minutes (to West Cowes via Southampton Central station)
London Waterloo – 2 hours (to Ryde via Portsmouth Harbour station)
Brighton – 2 hours 5 minutes (to Ryde via Portsmouth Harbour station)
Oxford – 2 hours 15 minutes (to West Cowes via Southampton Central station)
Bristol – 2 hours 46 minutes (to West Cowes via Southampton Central station)
Birmingham New Street – 3 hours 25 minutes (to West Cowes via Southampton Central station)
Birmingham New Street – 4 hours 25 minutes (to Ryde via Portsmouth Harbour station)
Cardiff – 3 hours 40 minutes (to West Cowes via Southampton Central station)
Exeter – 3 hours 40 minutes (to West Cowes via Southampton Central station)
By Car
Our postcode is: PO40 9RA for your satnav. Arriving in Yarmouth it will take you roughly 10 minutes (4.1 miles) to reach The Albion if driving.
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