How to travel from Blackpool to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Blackpool and Isle of Wight is around 406km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Blackpool to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Wight → Blackpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£68($80)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Blackpool and Isle of Wight is around 406km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 369km (229 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Blackpool and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Blackpool and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Wight is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Blackpool to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Wolverhampton and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £245($290) | hourly | 406km (252 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and ferry | 5h 10m | £220($260) | every 3 hours | 524km (325 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and ferry | 5h 40m | £185($220) | hourly | 530km (330 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 35m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 456km (283 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 40m | £35($42) | 3 times a week | 478km (297 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 45m | £68($80) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Blackpool and Isle of Wight
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Train operators
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Airports near Isle of Wight
The following major airports near Isle of Wight offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Isle of Wight
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Isle of Wight