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Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

Jack sitting on the beach pointing to some old steel rails

21, June 2026·2 min read

Wight Wanderer YouTuber searches for clues to Atherfield’s forgotten coastal tramway

A local YouTuber is investigating a forgotten tramway that once ran along Atherfield's coastline

Ferry Wash with yachts in the solent

18, June 2026·1 min read

Transport leaders meet to discuss Island’s connectivity and resilience

Transport and infrastructure leaders meet to discuss the Island's future connectivity and resilience

richard quigley and the minister in meeting with ferry companies

16, June 2026·2 min read

Minister visits Isle of Wight to hear ferry firms’ emissions scheme concerns

Richard Quigley hosted a government minister to discuss ferry costs and emissions policy

traffic information sign at side of road

13, June 2026·5 min read

Fairlee Road one-way system returns for Isle of Wight Festival week

Newport faces road changes, closures and ferry route diversions during festival week ahead

gurnard parish council meeting

12, June 2026·2 min read

Gurnard parking problems described as ‘biggest issue’ facing residents

Gurnard councillors discuss verge parking, bus obstruction and emergency access concerns at parish meeting

one-network road closures map

11, June 2026·1 min read

Checking before you travel could save you time and frustration: Isle of Wight roadworks map

Isle of Wight road closures: check one.network before you travel to avoid delays

teenagers on a bus

9, June 2026·1 min read

Isle of Wight families set to save thousands under Government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme

Isle of Wight families stand to benefit from Government action on summer living costs, say Island Labour

Towngate Bridge, Newport

8, June 2026·1 min read

Weight restrictions lifted on seven Isle of Wight bridges

The council say that removing the restrictions will contribute to ‘better managing’ traffic on the Island

Quay wall at the ferry terminal

4, June 2026·1 min read

Red Funnel submits plans to repair failing quay wall near ferry terminal

Red Funnel has submitted plans to repair a failing Southampton terminal quay wall

General highway maintenance signage

28, May 2026·1 min read

Fairlee Road night works to improve two sections of Newport road next month

Island Roads will carry out night-time improvements to two Fairlee Road sites in June

Steve Cooper at community meeting

26, May 2026·1 min read

Ventnor Town Council renews community bus contract and freshens up public conveniences

Ventnor's No.31 bus service has been renewed and public toilets redecorated

Two Hovertravel craft at Ryde

24, May 2026·2 min read

New hovercraft route linking Lee-on-Solent with the Isle of Wight begins trial this summer

Politicians welcome hovercraft trial linking Lee-on-the-Solent with the Isle of Wight this summer

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