South West, South Coast & Isle of Wight

Departure Points

At Paddle Steamer Waverley, we are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all passengers, including those with accessibility needs.The accessibility of each departure point is categorised as follows:

ACategory A departure points have no restrictions to accessing Waverley for disabled passengers or those with restricted mobility.
BThese departure points may have access restrictions depending on local tidal conditions.
CThese departure points have access restrictions with no step-free access.

Please note that at any port / pier there may be steps at the gangway or once aboard Waverley.

Detailed accessibility information and guides may be downloaded from the Accessibility Information page here.

 
Brighton Coach Connection - Coach departs from Palace Pier Bus Stop (Stop CS), Grand Junction Road, Brighton, BN1 1PP (Directly Across From Pier Nine Casinos). ///finger.falls.name
Dartmouth 
A
 - Waverley will sail from Dartmouth Town Jetty, 6-8 S Embankment, Dartmouth, TQ6 9BH. A Park & Ride bus service will be in operation from Dartmouth Park and Ride, Townstal Road, TQ6 9LW, tickets purchased separately. More information available at https://www.southhams.gov.uk/parking/dartmouth-park-and-ride-bus-service ///cube.otherwise.issued
Eastbourne 
C
 - Waverley will sail from Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne, BN21 3EL. Limited on-street parking available on Marine Parade & Grand Parade. Rail - Eastbourne Station approx. 15-20 minute walk. ///defaults.hardens.called
Exeter Coach Connection - Exeter to Torquay and Plymouth Coach Connections - Coach pick up Exeter St David's Railway Station, Exeter, EX4 4GY.
Falmouth 
A
 - Waverley will sail from Falmouth Docks. Passengers will be transferred by shuttle bus from the A&P Security Gate near the Spar/Post Office at 5 Bar Road, Falmouth, TR11 4BW to Waverley. Rail - Falmouth Docks Station approx. 5-10 minute walk from Security Gate, half hourly service from Truro. ///mercy.curve.soft
Fowey 
C
 - Waverley will anchor off Fowey Town Quay, PL23 1AT. Passengers will transfer from Fowey Town Quay to Waverley via small tender boats. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender. Parking in Fowey town centre is very limited, it is recommended to use Main Car Park, PL23 1ET approx. 5 minutes walk downhill. ///hems.competing.sharper
Fowey Coach Connection - Fowey to Falmouth Coach Connection - Coach pick up from Fowey Main Car Park, PL23 1ET. There is a regular town bus service running from outside the church to this car park to avoid the steep walk up the hill, tickets purchased separately.
Gosport 
C
 - Waverley will berth at the International Terminal with passengers conveyed by a mandatory tender provided by Gosport-Portsmouth Ferries. The tender vessel sails from the ferry terminal, South Street, Gosport, PO12 1EP. Follow signs for Gosport-Portsmouth ferry. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender. ///apply.chain.curve
Penzance 
A
 - Waverley will sail from Penzance Terminal, Penzance, TR18 4AB. Pay & Display parking available at St Anthony's Long Stay Car Park TR18 4AU. On-street parking available along Promenade and throughout Penzance. ///memory.impressed.lamps
Plymouth 
A
 - Waverley will sail from Plymouth Barbican Landing Stage, PL1 2NX. Pay and Display parking available at Lambhay Hill Car Park PL1 2NR, and Elphinstone Car Park PL1 2NU. ///called.gravel.storm
Poole 
A
 - Waverley will sail from The Quay, BH15 1BQ. Rail - Poole Station approx. 15-20 minute walk. ///stocks.atomic.push
Portsmouth Harbour 
C
 - Waverley will berth at the International Terminal with passengers conveyed by a mandatory tender provided by Gosport-Portsmouth Ferries. The tender vessel sails from The Hard, Portsmouth Harbour, PO1 3EB. Follow signs for Gosport Ferry adjacent to the entrance of Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender. Cark Parking is available at Gunwharf Quays 24-hour car park. ///image.apply.strike
Ryde 
C
 - Ryde Pier Head, PO33 2HE. Limited Pay & display parking available at the ferry terminal. Wightlink ferry connection from Portsmouth also berths at the pier. Passengers will transfer by tender vessel to Waverley. Tender provided by Solent Cruises vessel Solent Cat with Waverley at anchor a short distance off Ryde Pier. Please note that passengers in wheelchairs are not able to transfer via tender. ///covers.maybe.motor
Shoreham 
A
 - Waverley berths within Shoreham Port. Mandatory shuttle service to be provided from the East side of Ham Road, directly outside Focus Group building, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PA. The shuttle bus will depart from directly outside Focus Group at 9:30am. No bikes can be carried aboard from Shoreham.
Southampton 
A
 - Waverley berths within Southampton docks.
Xelabus will provide a mandatory shuttle service from Southampton Central Railway Station into the docks. The shuttle bus will operate from outside Southampton Central Railway Station, Blechynden Terrace (this is on the Platform 1 side of the station), SO15 1AL. Parking facilities are available nearby at SWR long stay car park (SO15 1GT) and Southbrook Rd North Car Park (SO15 1GX). No bikes can be carried on Waverley from Southampton.
Swanage 
C
 - Swanage Pier, BH19 2AW. Parking spaces on the pier are limited. Pay & Display parking is available on Broad Road, on the hill behind the pier. Tourist information 01929 766018 ///aquatics.spreads.ready
Torquay 
A
 - Waverley sails from Haldon Pier, Torquay, TQ1 2BG. Pay & display parking available at Beacon Quay, TQ1 2BG - 138 spaces. ///causes.mole.trio
Weymouth 
A
 - Waverley sails from Weymouth Harbour adjacent to the Pleasure Pier, DT4 8DZ. Parking available at Pavilion Car Park, DT4 8DZ. Rail - Weymouth Station approx. 1 mile distance from Waverley's berth. ///gladiators.loyal.pines
Worthing Coach Connection - Coach departs from the bus stops on Marine Parade outside Worthing Pier, BN11 3FJ, to join Waverley at Portsmouth or Shoreham. Rail - Worthing Central Station approximately 15 minutes walk. No bikes can be carried on Waverley from Worthing.
Yarmouth 
A
 - Yarmouth Pier, PO41 0NP. A long stay car park is available at River Road, PO41 0NU. Pay & display parking available at the ferry terminal & long stay car park at River Road, PO41 0NU. Ferry connection from Lymington - approx. 5 mins walk from Yarmouth Pier. ///deputy.baths.adopt