How to travel from Bournemouth to Isle of Man, United Kingdom
The distance between Bournemouth and Isle of Man is around 511km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Isle of Man by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Man → Bournemouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost£290($345)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Cardiff University and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Stafford and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Liverpool then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Isle of Man
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Isle of Man by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).
The distance between Bournemouth and Isle of Man is around 511km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (261 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Bournemouth and Isle of Man by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £290 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Isle of Man is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bournemouth and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bournemouth and Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Isle of Man is Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Bournemouth to Isle of Man. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Isle Of Man (IOM). instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Isle of Man is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £290 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Isle of Man
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3hrs | £290($345) | every 30 mins | 849km (527 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 3h 30m | £320($380) | every 4 hours | 609km (378 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 3h 30m | £205($240) | hourly | 511km (318 miles) |
| Train to Clapham Junction, Fly | 3h 45m | £195($230) | hourly | 651km (405 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 3h 50m | £365($435) | hourly | 615km (382 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, Fly | 4hrs | £255($305) | every 4 hours | 534km (332 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 15m | £95($115) | once a week | 640km (398 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 35m | £190($225) | twice daily | 552km (343 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 9h 20m | £79($95) | twice daily | 545km (339 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 10m | £105($125) | twice daily | 554km (344 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Isle of Man
Train operators
South Western Railway
Elizabeth Line
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Bus companies
Airports near Isle of Man
The following major airports near Isle of Man offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from Isle of Man
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 103km (64 miles) from Isle of Man
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Isle of Man