How to travel from Glasgow to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Glasgow and Isle of Wight is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Glasgow 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 → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Ferry and Bus
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£230($270)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£225($265)
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 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£28($33)
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.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow 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 £28 ($33) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($270).
The distance between Glasgow and Isle of Wight is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 609km (378 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Glasgow and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Isle of Wight is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £230 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) 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 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Glasgow and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) 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 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) 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 2h 45m.
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 Glasgow to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £225 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Ferry and Bus + 5 similar | 2h 45m | £230($270) | hourly | 634km (394 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 3h 30m | £215($255) | hourly | 671km (417 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and ferry | 4h 10m | £225($270) | every 3 hours | 754km (468 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train and ferry | 4h 20m | £115($135) | hourly | 691km (429 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 4h 25m | £230($270) | hourly | 752km (467 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train and ferry | 4h 45m | £110($130) | hourly | 761km (473 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 50m | £225($265) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
| Train to London Euston, ferry | 8hrs | £220($260) | hourly | 839km (522 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, ferry | 11h 30m | £280($330) | 6 times a week | 953km (592 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 40m | £28($33) | once daily | 790km (491 miles) |
| Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, ferry | 13h 20m | £49($58) | 6 times a week | 840km (522 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 20m | £100($115) | hourly | 733km (456 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Isle of Wight
Train operators
South Western Railway
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
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