How to travel from Durham to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Durham and Isle of Wight is around 526km (327 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 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Durham 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 → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£245($290)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to St Denys then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
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.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£36($43)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Durham 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 £22 ($26) and will take around 11h 55m. 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 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Durham and Isle of Wight is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (277 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Durham and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Isle of Wight is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 3h 50m.
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 Durham to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to St Denys then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 5h 30m | £245($290) | 5 times a week | 864km (537 miles) |
| Bus, Train, Plane and Ferry | 3h 50m | £210($250) | 5 times a week | 550km (342 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Ferry and Bus | 5h 10m | £245($290) | 5 times a week | 538km (334 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 20m | £290($345) | 5 times a week | 610km (379 miles) |
| Bus to Durham, Crossgate Peth - Bottom, plane, train and ferry | 5h 35m | £140($165) | 5 times a week | 636km (395 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 5h 50m | £155($180) | twice daily | 589km (366 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 40m | £36($43) | 5 times a week | 627km (390 miles) |
| Bus to Blackpool, National Express Coach Facility, ferry | 11h 55m | £22($26) | twice a week | 649km (404 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 20m | £105($125) | hourly | 526km (327 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Durham and Isle of Wight
Train operators
LNER
South Western Railway
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
Go North East
Airlines
Loganair
Eastern Airways
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