How to travel from Isle of Wight to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Belfast is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Belfast by ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Liverpool One then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration15h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Belfast by ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Belfast is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Isle of Wight and Belfast by ferry, train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Belfast is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Belfast is to take the bus, then take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £110 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Belfast. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Belfast. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Belfast. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Belfast. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo then fly from London City (LCY) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Belfast is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £295 ($350).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 20m | £215($255) | every 2 hours | 571km (355 miles) |
| Ferry to Lymington, train and plane | 4h 35m | £300($355) | twice daily | 681km (423 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £295($350) | hourly | 718km (446 miles) |
| Ferry to Southsea Hoverport, train and plane | 5h 40m | £200($235) | hourly | 664km (412 miles) |
| Bus to Ryde, Bus Station, ferry, train and plane | 4h 15m | £160($190) | hourly | 665km (413 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £110($135) | hourly | 712km (442 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 35m | £135($160) | twice a week | 775km (482 miles) |
| Ferry to Southsea Hoverport, bus | 16h 60m | £125($150) | twice a week | 803km (499 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Belfast
Train operators
South Western Railway
Southern Service
TfL Rail
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast