How to travel from Isle of Wight to Canterbury, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Canterbury is around 228km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Canterbury by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Canterbury West.
- Duration4hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Canterbury.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Canterbury
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Canterbury by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Canterbury is around 228km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Isle of Wight and Canterbury by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Canterbury is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Canterbury is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Canterbury. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Canterbury. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Canterbury. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Canterbury. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Isle of Wight to Canterbury. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Canterbury is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Canterbury
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 4hrs | £135($160) | hourly | 290km (180 miles) |
| Bus to Ryde, Bus Station, ferry and train | 5h 45m | £76($90) | hourly | 240km (149 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 5h 50m | £110($130) | once a week | 261km (162 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 10m | £42($50) | hourly | 228km (141 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Canterbury
Train operators
South Western Railway
South Eastern Trains Service
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Airports near Canterbury
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Canterbury