The distance between Exmouth and Isle of Wight is around 193km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Exmouth to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Wight → Exmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Exeter Central then 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 Exmouth to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Exmouth and Isle of Wight is around 193km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Exmouth and Isle of Wight by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth 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 Exmouth and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Exmouth and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 3h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter Central then 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 40m.
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 Exmouth to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter Central then 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 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Ferry and Bus | 3h 40m | £84($100) | hourly | 227km (141 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 10m | £31($37) | every 2 hours | 193km (120 miles) |
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The following major airports near Isle of Wight offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.