How to travel from Dartmoor National Park to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Dartmoor National Park to Isle of Wight by bus, train, ferry 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 → Dartmoor National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Bus to Newton Abbot, Sherborne Road, train and ferry
Take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dartmoor National Park to Isle of Wight by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 3h 50m.
The distance between Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight by bus, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dartmoor National Park to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Exeter St Davids then Salisbury and then to Redbridge (Hants) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Dartmoor National Park to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road then take the train to Exeter St Davids then Salisbury and then to Redbridge (Hants) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dartmoor National Park to Isle of Wight is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus to Newton Abbot, Sherborne Road, train and ferry + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £72($85) | once a week | 296km (184 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 5h 20m | £88($105) | once a week | 275km (171 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 50m | £36($43) | every 2 hours | 234km (145 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dartmoor National Park and Isle of Wight
Train operators
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Tavistock Country Bus
Southern Vectis
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