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

The distance between Isle of Wight and Bath is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Bath by ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BathIsle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Bath Spa.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £70($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Bath.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Bath

There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Bath by ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 2h 35m.

The distance between Isle of Wight and Bath is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Isle of Wight and Bath by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Bath is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Bath is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Bath. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Bath. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Bath. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Bath. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Bath. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Bath is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Bath. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Isle of Wight to Bath. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Bath Spa. instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Bath is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £70 ($83).

How do I get from Isle of Wight to Bath

Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Bath

Transport options from Isle of Wight to Bath
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Train
3hrs
£70($83)
hourly168km (104 miles)
Ferry and Car
2h 35m
£25($30)
every 2 hours135km (84 miles)

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Airports near Bath

The following major airports near Bath offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Bath
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Bath
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Bath