By Fast Cat from Portsmouth Harbour: Cross the Solent by Fast Cat from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head. Upon arrival, head up the ramp into the adjacent railway station. From here its just an 8 minute journey on Island Line to Smallbrook Junction for a convenient cross-platform connection to the Steam Railway.

By Hovercraft from Southsea: Cross the Solent by Hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde. Upon arrival, cross the footbridge to the adjacent station at Ryde Esplanade. From here its just a 6 minute journey on Island Line to Smallbrook Junction for a convenient cross-platform connection to the Steam Railway.