How to travel from Isle of Wight to Brighton, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Brighton is around 94km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Brighton 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 Brighton → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Ryde Bus Station then take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Brighton.
- Duration2h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Brighton.
- Duration2hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£28($33)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Brighton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Brighton by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Brighton is around 94km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Isle of Wight and Brighton by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Brighton is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £28 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Brighton is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Brighton. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Brighton. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Brighton. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Brighton. instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Brighton. We recommend that you take the bus to Ryde Bus Station then take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Brighton. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Brighton. We recommend that you take the bus to Ryde Bus Station then take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Brighton. instead which will take 2h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Brighton is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Brighton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £46($55) | every 2 hours | 94km (59 miles) |
| Bus to Ryde, Bus Station, ferry and train | 3h 25m | £48($57) | every 2 hours | 119km (74 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2hrs | £28($33) | hourly | 106km (66 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Brighton
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
Train operators
Southern Service
Airports near Brighton
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Brighton
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Brighton
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Brighton