EXCLUSIVE I wish I had never moved here! Furious Isle of Wight locals 'held to ransom' by ferry companies say they 'can't wait' to move after being charged £440 for return ticket to mainland By Matt Strudwick Published: 09:55, 11 August 2024 | Updated: 09:55, 11 August 2024 e-mail View comments Furious Isle of Wight locals have accused ferry companies of holding them to ransom and say they can't wait to move after being charged £440 for a return ticket to the mainland. Islanders say they cannot afford to cross the Channel due to soaring costs and unreliable services. 'Ridiculous' ferry prices, cancellations, and delays are blighting their lives with some now wishing they had never moved to the island who say it is making them feel 'completely cut off from society'.
Others revealed they had life-saving hospital trips delayed because there was no room on the ferry. At peak times, such as Cowes Week and the Isle of Wight Festival, a return journey can cost as much as £440 with the ferry providers using a flexible 'airline' model for prices. Red Funnel and Wightlink have been accused by Isle of Wight locals of holding them to ransom and residents say they can't wait to move after being charged £440 for a return ticket There are three car ferries and three dedicated foot passenger ferries from Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth to the island There are three car ferries and three dedicated foot passenger ferries from Lymington, Southampton and Portsmouth to the island.
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