Is the Hythe Ferry operating?

Ferry operating as normal.

Where does Hythe Ferry leave from?

Southampton Town Quay
The Hythe Ferry sails daily between Hythe and Southampton Town Quay providing a car free, carefree, and fun trip for all ages and the chance to enjoy the sights and sounds of the bustling port of Southampton.

Where does the Hythe Ferry leave from in Southampton?

Town Quay
The Hythe Ferry travels between Town Quay and Hythe Pier carrying foot passengers and cyclists. Crossing time is approximately 10-15 minutes. It’s a great alternative to the lengthy land based route around Southampton Water and offers great views of the cruise liners docked in port.

Is Hythe Ferry a car ferry?

It’s not a car ferry.

How long is the Hythe Ferry?

Hythe Ferry The ferry carries passengers and bicycles, and takes about 10 minutes for the crossing. En route, the ferry passes the terminal used by the passenger liners Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria and by other cruise ships, giving good views of the vessels when they are in port.

Is the Gosport ferry running today?

The latest Gosport Ferry travel updates and advice From 3rd January 2022 the ferry runs every 15 minutes from 05.30 hours to Midnight daily.

How long is Hythe Pier?

640.1 m
7. Hythe Pier, Hythe 640.1 m (2,100 ft) This pier, which stretches into the Southampton channel, opened in 1881, complete with a 2 ft-wide narrow gauge railway. It is the oldest continuously operating pier train in the world with services running every 30 minutes.

How old is the Hythe Pier train?

A Southampton-Hythe ferry was first recorded over 400 years ago, but it wasn’t until 1881 that the present pier was opened for business. A hand-propelled Narrow Gauge railway was built on the pier in 1909, and was electrified in 1922.

Is Gosport a nice place to live?

With fresh sea air, a mix of attractive housing options, leisure facilities and easy access to many of southern England’s major destinations, Gosport is becoming an increasingly popular destination for young couples, growing families, and retirees alike. Property prices are also very competitive too.

Is there a car ferry from Portsmouth to Gosport?

The Gosport Ferry is the quickest way to get between Portsmouth and Gosport – all the while offering great views of the cityscape and Portsmouth Harbour.

Who owns Hythe Pier?

Since 1991 the ferry, pier and railway have been owned by White Horse Ferries Ltd, a Swindon-based company, with, as of 2016, the Hythe operation managed by Hythe Ferry Ltd.

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