How to travel from Exeter to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

The distance between Exeter and Isle of Wight is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Exeter 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 WightExeter if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £350($415)
Operated by

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Salisbury and then to Redbridge (Hants) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £77($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Isle of Wight

There are several options for getting from Exeter to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £350 ($415).

The distance between Exeter and Isle of Wight is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Exeter and Isle of Wight by train, ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Exeter to Isle of Wight is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £350 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Exeter and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Exeter and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Exeter to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to 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 3h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).

How do I get from Exeter to Isle of Wight

Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Isle of Wight

Transport options from Exeter to Isle of Wight
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
3h 5m
£350($415)
hourly440km (273 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
3h 15m
£77($90)
hourly210km (131 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 10m
£31($37)
every 2 hours190km (118 miles)

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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.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Isle of Wight
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Isle of Wight