How to travel from Isle of Wight to Bournemouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Bournemouth is around 53km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Bournemouth by bus, 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 Bournemouth → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then take the train to Brockenhurst and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration1h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£26($31)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lymington then take the bus to Bournemouth Westover Road.
- Duration2h 55m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£23($27)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Bournemouth.
- Duration1h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£17($20)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Bournemouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Bournemouth by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 1h 30m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Bournemouth is around 53km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 39km (24 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Isle of Wight and Bournemouth by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Bournemouth is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £17 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Bournemouth is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Bournemouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Bournemouth. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Bournemouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Bournemouth. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then take the train to Brockenhurst and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then take the train to Brockenhurst and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 1h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Bournemouth is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £26 ($31).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Bournemouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1h 30m | £26($31) | every 2 hours | 53km (33 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2h 55m | £23($27) | every 2 hours | 61km (38 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 30m | £17($20) | every 2 hours | 56km (35 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Bournemouth
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
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Ferry operators
Wightlink
Train operators
South Western Railway
Airports near Bournemouth
The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth