Removal porters and drivers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, by the day.

Two cities, the New Forest, and an island across the Solent.

Opening November 2026, by invitation.

Waterfront houses at a harbour mouth in Hampshire.

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Across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

  • Portsmouth

    The city council wants at least 7 working days’ notice to suspend 5–30 metres of road.

  • Southampton

    Where the M3 ends at the M27, about 2 hours from central London.

  • Winchester

    Where the A34 from the north joins the M3.

  • Basingstoke

    Up the M3, about 1 hour 15 from central London.

  • Havant

    Where the A3(M) meets the A27, beside the Sussex border.

  • Fareham

    On the M27, between Portsmouth and Southampton.

  • Isle of Wight

    Newport, Ryde and Cowes: about 2 hours 30 to 3 hours from London, ferry included.

Worth knowing in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Checked October 2026. Charges and notice periods change, so check the source before the day.

  1. Portsmouth’s Clean Air Zone charges older lorries, buses, coaches and taxis. Cars and vans aren’t charged.

    Source: GOV.UK

  2. Vehicle ferries to the Isle of Wight: Wightlink from Portsmouth (45 minutes) and Lymington (40 minutes), and Red Funnel from Southampton (60 minutes).

    Removal companiesSource: Wightlink

  3. Removal vans and lorries travel as freight on Wightlink, booked by length and height. Red Funnel strongly recommends booking vehicles too.

    Removal companiesSource: Wightlink

  4. On foot, Red Jet runs from Southampton to West Cowes (about 28 minutes) and FastCat from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde (22 minutes).

    Porters and driversSource: Red Funnel

  5. In the New Forest, ponies and cattle are on the roads day and night. Unfenced roads have a 40mph limit, 30mph in villages.

    Source: New Forest National Park Authority

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Firms in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ask.

What does it cost?

One fee per booking, added to the day rate. Ask someone direct and you see the full price first.

Do distances allow for the ferry?

No. Distances are in a straight line, so check the crossing on Island jobs.

Porters and drivers ask.

Are there jobs in Hampshire or on the Island yet?

Removal firms post jobs on Subber whenever they need extra people. Join free, set your roles and the days you’re free, and we’ll tell you when one near you matches.

Who pays my ferry fare to the Island?

The firm can add your fare to the job as an other cost, shown before you apply.

Fares and other travel expenses

Does it cost me anything?

No. Free to join. You pay nothing.