Hayling Ferry Timetable & Fares (Hayling to Eastney, Portsmouth)
The Hayling Ferry crosses between Ferry Point on Hayling Island and Eastney in Portsmouth. Here are the sailing times effective 5 September 2026, the fares and what we could confirm about bikes.
The Hayling Ferry crosses from Ferry Point on Hayling Island to Eastney, Portsmouth, in about 5 minutes. The timetable effective 5 September 2026 shows the first sailing from Hayling at 0740 Monday to Saturday and 0845 on Sundays, a single fare of £4.00, and bikes carried free. Contact the operator on 07500 194854.
Hayling Ferry at a glance
The Hayling Ferry links Ferry Point, at the south west corner of Hayling Island, with Eastney in Portsmouth. Havant Borough Council says it runs daily at regular intervals, with a crossing time of only 5 minutes, and can save a long drive into Portsmouth via Havant. The operator, per its website, is Baker Trayte Marine, and the contact page lists the vessel as Pride of Hayling. Phone 07500 194854.
Timetable (effective 5 September 2026)
From the operator's timetable PDF. Times are 24-hour.
Monday to Saturday
- Depart Hayling: 0740, 0805, 0845, 0935, 1020, 1105, 1150, 1235, 1320, 1405, 1450, 1540, 1640, 1740, 1840.
- Depart Eastney: 0755, 0825, 0900, 0955, 1040, 1125, 1210, 1255, 1340, 1425, 1515, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900.
Sundays and public holidays
- Depart Hayling: 0845, 0935, 1020, 1105, 1150, 1235, 1320, 1405, 1450, 1540, 1620, 1710, 1800, 1840.
- Depart Eastney: 0900, 0955, 1040, 1125, 1210, 1255, 1340, 1425, 1510, 1600, 1640, 1740, 1820, 1900.
The timetable says "crossings in blue link to 25 bus service". The colour does not come through in the text we could read, so check the PDF to see which crossings are marked. The ferry's website also has a service updates link, and sailings can be affected by weather, so check before a special trip.
Fares
The operator's fares sheet is marked "valid 3 April 2026 until further notice". The timetable gives the single crossing fare as £4.00 and says contactless payment is preferred.
- Adult: single £4.00, 10-trip £35.00, 20-trip £65.00.
- Senior or child: single £4.00, 10-trip £30.00, 20-trip £55.00.
- Infant (under 3): single £1.00.
- Family ticket: £25.00 return for two adults and two children.
- Schoolchild: a schooldays-only 40-trip ticket at £60.00.
The fares sheet also carries an older "effective from 30 March 2021" heading, so if in doubt check with the operator.
Bikes
The timetable says bikes are carried free, and the fares sheet says bicycles are carried free of charge, subject to available space. We could not confirm rules for dogs, pushchairs or other items, so ask the operator.
Where it leaves from and getting there
On Hayling Island the ferry leaves from Ferry Point, at the south west corner. Havant Borough Council says the nearest public transport connection on the Hayling side is at Staunton Avenue, about 1 mile east of the ferry terminal. On the Portsmouth side route 25 meets some crossings, see our buses guide.
Another ferry in summer 2026
Havant Borough Council also lists a new for 2026 Hayling Island (Eastoke) to West Wittering (East Head) ferry, operated by Chichester Harbour Charters, running Fridays to Sundays from 3 April to 25 October 2026, with booking advisable. Check Chichester Harbour Charters' own timetable.
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