How to travel from Dumfries to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Dumfries and Isle of Wight is around 625km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dumfries 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 → Dumfries if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£255($305)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Carlisle then Wolverhampton and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dumfries 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 £40 ($47) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Dumfries and Isle of Wight is around 625km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512km (318 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Dumfries and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Wight is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dumfries and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Lockerbie Bridge Street then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dumfries and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Lockerbie Bridge Street then take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Dumfries to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle then Wolverhampton and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £170 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 4h 30m | £255($305) | every 4 hours | 765km (475 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, plane and ferry | 4h 45m | £235($275) | once daily | 654km (406 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane and ferry | 6h 5m | £130($155) | every 4 hours | 822km (511 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Central, plane and ferry | 6h 30m | £145($170) | every 4 hours | 892km (554 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 30m | £235($280) | every 3 hours | 757km (470 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 10m | £170($205) | every 3 hours | 625km (388 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, ferry | 8h 40m | £145($170) | twice daily | 652km (405 miles) |
| Train to Crewe, ferry | 9h 50m | £185($220) | once a week | 716km (445 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 25m | £40($47) | once daily | 699km (435 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 25m | £125($145) | hourly | 633km (393 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dumfries and Isle of Wight
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
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