How to travel from Cotswolds to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Cotswolds and Isle of Wight is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Isle of Wight by taxi, train, 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 Wight → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Filton Abbey Wood and then to Fratton then take a ferry to Ryde.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
- Duration2h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£32($38)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cotswolds and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Isle of Wight by taxi, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 2h 50m.
The distance between Cotswolds and Isle of Wight is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Cotswolds and Isle of Wight by taxi, train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cotswolds and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kemble then take the train to Reading then Basingstoke and then to Fratton then take a ferry to Ryde then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Cotswolds to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kemble then take the train to Reading then Basingstoke and then to Fratton then take a ferry to Ryde then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Isle of Wight is to take a taxi, then take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cotswolds and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £105($125) | 5 times a week | 271km (168 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Ferry and Bus | 3h 25m | £140($165) | hourly | 231km (144 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 50m | £32($38) | every 2 hours | 190km (118 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cotswolds and Isle of Wight
Train operators
South Western Railway
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
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