How to travel from Derby to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Derby and Isle of Wight is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Derby 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 → Derby if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£260($305)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to University of Portsmouth Cambridge Rd then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£43($51)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Derby 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 £43 ($51) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($305).
The distance between Derby and Isle of Wight is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (156 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Derby and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £260 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Derby and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield and then to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Derby to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 4hrs | £260($305) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £120($145) | every 3 hours | 328km (204 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 7hrs | £74($87) | 4 times a week | 326km (203 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 15m | £43($51) | 6 times a week | 350km (217 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 10m | £50($59) | hourly | 315km (196 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Isle of Wight
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
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