Travel

Getting there and away!

Sail It!

WIGHTLINK

0871 376 1000 or bookings@wightlink.co.uk SPECTATOR RATES AVAILABLE– Bookings to be made via ‘Reservations’ Quote 'Big Blue festival'.

· Runs services over three routes to and from the Island.

· Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head (Fast Cat Passenger Service). Journey time approx 22 mins. Walk to Ryde Bus Station and pick up the Number 8 bus to Sandown.

· Portsmouth to Fishbourne (Car and Passenger Service). Journey time approx 40 mins. Once on the Island follow the Big Blue Festival road signs.

· Lymington to Yarmouth (Car and Passenger Service). Journey time approx 30 mins. Arriving by foot- take the Number 7 Bus to Newport Bus Station then pick up the Number 8 to Sandown. Via car follow the signs to Newport, pick up the road to Sandown then follow the Big Blue Festival signs.

http://www.wightlink.co.uk/timetables.aspx

If you are travelling by car and ferry and you haven’t booked a car/ferry package with Wightlink you will need to book your crossing ASAP

RED FUNNEL

0844 844 9988 or www.redfunnel.co.uk

· Runs services over two routes to and from the island.

· 24hr passenger/vehicle ferries operate between Southampton and East Cowes.

· The Red Jet foot passenger service runs every 30 minutes throughout the day from Southampton to West Cowes in approx. 23 minutes.

· Both services connect to a free bus service from Southampton Central Rail Station.

· Once on the Island a connecting bus service will be waiting to take you from the Red Jet foot passenger through to Newport Bus Station. Once at Newport pick up the Number 8 bus to Sandown.

· Once on the Island (via Car ferry) follow the road signs to Newport, at Newport pick up the road to Sandown and follow the Big Blue Festival signs.

Please note: Customers travelling with a vehicle are requested to arrive at least 30 minutes and not more than 60 minutes prior to their booked sailing time.

Train it!

· South West Trains operate services to

· Portsmouth Harbour, where you will be metres away from the Wightlink FastCat service

http://www.wightlink.co.uk/timetables/portsmouth---ryde/5-january---23-december-2010.aspx

· Southampton Central where a free bus will take you the short journey to Red Funnel’s Red Jet and passenger/vehicle service.

http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk

· Virgin Cross-Country services from the Midlands also call at Southampton Central Station.

http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/

Bus it!

· From Newport Bus Station to Big Blue the Number 8 runs frequently over the whole weekend every 30 mins in the day and every 60 mins in the evening.

· From Ryde Bus Station to Big Blue the Number 8 runs frequently over the whole weekend every 30 mins in the day and every 60 mins in the evening.

· From Yarmouth Bus Station to Big Blue take the Number 7 to Newport Bus Station (every 30 mins day and night) and pick up the Number 8.

· From East Cowes Wells Road to Big Blue take the Number 4 (every hour) to Ryde Bus Station and pick up the Number 8.

If you live on the Island or are staying locally please avoid driving to the Festival. Arrange a lift, taxi, or walk if you live nearby.

City to Surf!

· Greyhound coach from London Victoria to Portsmouth or Southampton in under 2 hours from £1 plus booking fee www.greyhound.co.uk

Bike It!

In keeping with the outdoor spirit of the festival a 'green way' to get to the Festival is by bike. With a safe and secure bike park available there is no excuse not to get on two wheels!

http://www.islandbreaks.co.uk/site/sportsandoutdoor_activities/cycling

Park it!

Day and Weekend car parking is available at the following-

· Sandown Zoo

· The Dinosaur Museum

· Fort Street

· The Heights leisure Centre

· Plus Sandown Seafront and Town parking

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