Somerton
Lodge
Your Journey to Somerton Lodge
Simple, supported, and stress-free
We want your arrival to feel effortless. Whether you’re travelling by car, train, ferry, or bike, getting to Somerton Lodge is straightforward — and we’re always here to help if you need guidance or a little reassurance along the way. We can even arrange to pick you up.
Travelling by Car
If you’re bringing your own vehicle, we can make things easier and cheaper.
Once you’ve booked your stay with us, email us and we’ll provide a 15% discount code for:
Red Funnel (Southampton – East Cowes)
Wightlink (Portsmouth – Fishbourne or Lymington – Yarmouth)
These codes are exclusive to guests staying with us and can be used before you book your ferry journey.
Foot-Passenger Crossings
Prefer to leave the car at home? Great — foot travel is quick and convenient.
Options include:
Portsmouth Harbour → Ryde Pier Head (Wightlink FastCat)
Southsea → Ryde (Hovercraft — the fastest crossing)
Southampton → East Cowes (Red Funnel)
Tickets can be pre-booked or purchased at the port.
From Southampton to Cowes
try the Red Jet
From Portsmouth to Ryde try the Fast Cat
From Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde try the Hover
Travelling by Train (London Waterloo → Shanklin)
If you prefer a smooth, fuss-free journey, travelling by train is one of the easiest ways to reach us.
You can leave London Waterloo and arrive in Shanklin with just one simple change — no complicated routes, no long waits.
Here’s how it works:
1. London Waterloo → Portsmouth Harbour
Direct trains run regularly throughout the day.
Journey time is usually 1 hour 30 mins – 2 hours.
2. Walk a few minutes to the ferry terminal
When you get off the train at Portsmouth Harbour, the Wightlink FastCat is just a short, level walk along the platform. It’s fast, easy, and well signposted.
3. FastCat Ferry → Ryde Pier Head
The crossing takes around 22 minutes.
4. Island Line Train → Shanklin
At Ryde Pier Head you simply step onto the Island Line train — it’s right outside the ferry terminal.
The journey to Shanklin is about 25 minutes, and Shanklin is the final stop, so you can relax.
5. Arriving in Shanklin
Give us a call, we will pick you up.
Why guests love this route:
It’s calm and straightforward
You can book your whole journey in one go
You don’t have to drive or worry about parking
The ferry and Island Line connections are smooth and well coordinated
The final stretch into Shanklin is scenic and relaxing
Porstmouth Harbour
Us
London Waterloo
Need help planning your journey?
We’re here to make the whole process easy.
If you’d like advice about:
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The simplest route
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Travel timings
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Best-value option
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How to connect ferries with trains
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What to book first
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just let us know.Or anything else,