Connecting business on both sides of the Solent – why to choose Wightlink

The Isle of Wight is not only a great place to live and visit, it is an ideal location to do business
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Published 25th Jan 2024, 08:10 GMT
Frequent business travellers, whether on foot or in a vehicle, could benefit from Wightlink’s tailored business solutions. Picture – suppliedFrequent business travellers, whether on foot or in a vehicle, could benefit from Wightlink’s tailored business solutions. Picture – supplied
Frequent business travellers, whether on foot or in a vehicle, could benefit from Wightlink’s tailored business solutions. Picture – supplied

There are 140,000 permanent residents and 72,000 homes on the Island, and getting across the Solent by ferry is simple. And, Wightlink’s dedicated Business Hub is there for anyone from tradespeople, SMEs, coach operators or logistics.

Bespoke business solutions are available from Wightlink and could help frequent business travellers, on foot or in a vehicle. The company’s experts will get you and your goods across the Solent on one of eight ferries.

Four reasons to make Wightlink your choice

Connecting business across the Solent – Wightlink. Picture – suppliedConnecting business across the Solent – Wightlink. Picture – supplied
Connecting business across the Solent – Wightlink. Picture – supplied

1 Easy to reach ferries

There two Wightlink vehicle ferry routes – Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Lymington to Yarmouth. They are both straightforward to access through good motorway links on the mainland. The Portsmouth to Fishbourne route runs all through the night as well. Or, there is the foot passenger FastCat service between Portsmouth Harbour Station and Ryde Pier takes just 2 minutes to cross the Solent. These FastCats connect with the Island Line railway and mainland train services, making business meetings easy to reach and a regular commute very convenient. commute.

2 A choice of accounts

Whatever business is travelling, Wightlink is there to connect the mainland and the Isle of Wight. It could be regular haulage trips, or a building project. Or, you may be a holiday accommodation provider who wants customers to have easy access. Wightlink’s business team is ready and waiting to talk to you and let you discover what is on offer.

3 Go green with Wightlink

Victoria of Wight, is the first large hybrid ferry in England – as well as being Wightlink’s largest vessel, but the company is doing much more to reduce their impact on the environment. Plastic waste, reducing food miles, electric vehicle charging, even creating habitats for marine creatures at the ports are all targets for Wightlink.

4 Accessibility for all

From loaning wheelchair to reserving spaces close to the lifts on board, Wightlink meets a variety of accessible travel needs. Food and drink is available to at all the ports, as well as on board the vehicle ferries. Enjoying a locally-sourced snack or meal with a drink makes the sail across the Solent pleasant as well as fast.

Customers’ backing:

Whether you are using thousands of bookings a year for your company, or just a handful, the business experts at Wightlink help firms and their contractors do regular business with ease and confidence.

Firms giving their backing include Wightfibre and Britannia Coach Services, who both sign their praises.

Visit wightlink.co.uk/business or email [email protected] to find out more.