How to travel from Doncaster to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Doncaster and Isle of Wight is around 384km (239 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.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Doncaster 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 → Doncaster if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£39($46)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Doncaster 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 £39 ($46) and will take around 7h 45m. 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 £230 ($275).
The distance between Doncaster and Isle of Wight is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 317km (197 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Doncaster and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster 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 £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Doncaster and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train 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 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train 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 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train 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 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 Doncaster to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £230($275) | hourly | 425km (264 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, plane and ferry | 4h 15m | £215($255) | once daily | 683km (425 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and ferry | 5h 20m | £245($290) | hourly | 503km (313 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 5hrs | £74($88) | 6 times a week | 412km (256 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, ferry | 5h 15m | £68($81) | hourly | 449km (279 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, ferry | 6h 20m | £175($210) | every 3 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 45m | £39($46) | every 4 hours | 450km (279 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 55m | £79($95) | hourly | 384km (239 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Doncaster and Isle of Wight
Train operators
LNER
Grand Central
Hull Trains
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Red Funnel
Bus companies
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
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