Portsmouth Car Ferry IOW

[mistermac]

Hi Guys

I was wondering if some of you more experienced caravanners could give me any advice about accessing the Wightlink terminal in Portsmouth?

I've done it several times without a tourer, but never WITH one - I seem to remember Portsmouth being rather congested!

Any tips or advice would be most welcome.

Mac

 

[LesleyRussell]

No problem really - just take your time to follow the symbol signs. Try not to get there to early - as you know it is quite small compared to the cross-channel and we have previously been asked to leave (with the caravan on the back) and come back nearer to the departure time.

 

[mistermac]

Thanks Lesley

So if I did find myself early (unlikely I know!) any tips on where to 'hole up'??

Mac

 

[LesleyRussell]

You could always pull up and say that you need to use the facilities and then stay in the terminal building for a coffee! Alternatively, if you are very early - it might be worthwhile pulling into the cross-channel ferry area, which you will pass before you go through the town - stop for a drink and snack and then allow 15 mins approx to get over to IOW terminal.

 

[GrahamSouthBrum]

You could always ask if there is space on an earlier ferry