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Hover Fast Freight is the fastest way of transporting your freight and parcels to and from the Isle of Wight in just under 10 minutes. This service is perfect for companies sending or accepting deliveries as well as being highly convenient for individuals sending or receiving packages across the Solent.
| Parcel Size | Total inc (VAT) |
| Large Letter* | £3.95 |
| Jiffy Bag** | £5.95 |
| 0.5kg | £9.40 |
| 5.1-10kg | £11.75 |
| 10.1-20kg | £18.30 |
| 20.1-30kg | £24.70 |
| 30.1-50kg | £31.20 |
| 50.1-70kg | £37.80 |
| 70.1-90kg | £44.20 |
| 90.1-100kg | £48.90 |
*Max 750g (L35.3cm x W25cm x D2.5cm) **Max 2kg (L35.3cm x W25cm x D2.5cm) For any items over 100kg please email our team freight@hovertravel.com Maximum weight for a single item is 30kg Shipments not collected within 48 hours of arrival will be subject to a storage charge.
| Storage Charge | Per shipment (not per package) |
| 48 hours from delivery at terminal up to 7 days |
£10 |
| 8 days to 2 weeks | £20 |
| Over 2 weeks | £30 |
Hovertravel offer credit accounts for customers looking at transporting parcels more than once offering discounts. For more information, please get in contact with us so we can discuss your individual needs and set up your account.
Email: freight@hovertravel.com
Call: 0345 2220461
Open Monday to Friday 0900-1700
Hovertravel has partnered with Isle of Wight Distribution to offer a next day delivery service across the Isle of Wight. Simply drop off your parcels at our Southsea terminal, and they’ll be delivered direct to your door the following day. As the largest logistics provider on the Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Distribution has over 20 years of experience serving both individuals and businesses. This new island-wide delivery service builds on Hovertravel’s existing Cross Solent parcel delivery service, making it even easier for Isle of Wight businesses to receive deliveries sent across the Solent – quickly, reliably, and directly to their door.
| Parcel Size | Total inc (VAT) |
| Up to 20kg | £5.00 |
| Per kilogram thereafter |
30p per kilo |
Please note Cross-Solent Parcel Rates are charged in addition to the above Next Day Delivery Service Rates. For any items over 100kg please email our team freight@hovertravel.com Maximum weight for a single item is 30kg
Hovertravel offer credit accounts for customers looking at transporting parcels more than once offering discounts. For more information, please get in contact with us so we can discuss your individual needs and set up your account.
Email: freight@hovertravel.com
Call: 0345 2220461
Open Monday to Friday 0900-1700
Parcel is dropped off at the terminal either by yourself or a courier
Parcel freight is paid for according to weight either by cash, credit card or account payment. (Parcel freight can also be paid for when collected at the destination terminal)
Parcel will be booked on your chosen crossing (subject to availability)
Parcel is transported across the Solent in under 10 minutes
Parcel is collected from the destination terminal*
Parcel is dropped off at our Southsea terminal.
Parcel to be weighed and paid for either by cash, credit card or account payment, payment will include Cross-Solent Parcel Rate and Next Day Delivery Service Rate.
Parcel is sent to Ryde terminal on next available flight.(Must be delivered to Southsea by 15:30 for next day delivery)
Parcel is collected from Ryde terminal by Isle of Wight Distribution.
Isle of Wight Distribution will deliver the parcel the next working day.
What information is required to transport my parcel?
All parcels must be labelled with the correct recipient address
Will my item get on the next departing hovercraft?
Yes, subject to availability
How do I arrange collection?
Please see section entitled ‘Your parcel’s journey across the Solent’ on this webpage
I am looking into sending parcels on a regular basis, do you offer discounts on your standard rates?
Yes, we would love to talk to you about a discount for regular freight
Do I need to have an account?
No, you can pay for your parcel by cash, debit or credit card
Do you offer credit facilities?
Yes, credit account facilities are available for customers subject to a credit check
I have ordered an item online, can I have this sent to the Isle of Wight?
Yes, please write delivery address as [your name] c/o Hovertravel, Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB
I have ordered an item online, can I have this sent to the Southsea?
Yes, please write delivery address as [your name] c/o Hovertravel, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD
Are any items not allowed on Hover Fast Freight?
Live ammunition, gas canisters, weapons, flammable and explosive items are not allowed on Hover Fast Freight. For a full list of excluded items see our terms and conditions.
