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.
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 Wight → Exeter if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
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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.
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Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 3h 5m | £350($415) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 3h 15m | £77($90) | hourly | 210km (131 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 10m | £31($37) | every 2 hours | 190km (118 miles) |
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Red Funnel
Wightlink
South Western Railway
Southern Vectis
The following major airports near Isle of Wight offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.