How to travel from Inverness to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Inverness and Isle of Wight is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Inverness 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 → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and ferry
Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Totton then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£160($185)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£47($56)
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.
- Duration11h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Inverness 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 £47 ($56) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).
The distance between Inverness and Isle of Wight is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 780km (485 miles)
It takes around 10h 50m to get from Inverness and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Isle of Wight is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Inverness and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Inverness and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Inverness to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Totton then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 10h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around £160 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and ferry + 6 similar | 4h 15m | £225($265) | every 3 hours | 916km (569 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train and ferry | 4h 50m | £130($155) | every 2 hours | 873km (542 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 10m | £115($135) | every 2 hours | 922km (573 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train and ferry | 6h 10m | £180($215) | every 2 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
| Train to Stirling, plane and ferry | 6h 30m | £255($305) | every 3 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 6h 30m | £275($325) | every 4 hours | 922km (573 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane and ferry | 8h 5m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 979km (608 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 10h 50m | £160($185) | once daily | 1,097km (682 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 15m | £47($56) | once daily | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Bus to Edinburgh Bus Station, ferry | 16h 20m | £78($90) | 6 times a week | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 5m | £125($150) | hourly | 972km (604 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Inverness and Isle of Wight
Train operators
LNER
South Western Railway
Southern Service
First ScotRail 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