Bonchurch is located on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight, to the east of Ventnor. There are direct train services from London Waterloo, all the way to Shanklin; this includes the passenger ferry from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde. You can cross to the island by car from Southampton, Portsmouth, or Lymington.

Here's a Google Map of Bonchurch. We are located on Bonchurch Shute. Use the widget at the left side of the map to zoom in and out and move around the map. To find directions, click on the Directions link at the top. Here are example directions from the main ferry terminals on the island:

* Directions from Fishbourne
* Directions from Yarmouth
* Directions from East Cowes

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View from Duver to Portsmouth

Car Ferries
Car ferries require early booking during the peak season.

Wightlink
* Portsmouth - Fishbourne
* Lymington - Yarmouth

Red Funnel
* Southampton - East Cowes

Passenger Ferries
Passenger ferries don't require booking, and once on the island the bus services cover all the main destinations.

Wightlink
* FastCat: Portsmouth - Ryde
* Ferry: Portsmouth - Fishbourne
* Ferry: Lymington - Yarmouth

Red Funnel
* RedJet: Southampton - West Cowes
* Ferry: Southampton - East Cowes

Hovertravel
* Hovercraft: Southsea - Ryde

Ferry Reservations
* Wightlink 0870 582 7744
* Red Funnel 023 8033 4010
* Hoverlink 023 9281 1000

Maps and Guides
Don't forget to buy your maps and guides. We recommend the following from Amazon, they are normally delivered in just a day or two:
* Isle of Wight Explorer Map
* Leisure Walks on the Isle of Wight
* Isle of Wight Walkers Guide