How to travel from Isle of Wight to Chester, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Chester is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Chester by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chester.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
2 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 Chester Interchange station.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Chester.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£56($66)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Chester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Chester by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Chester is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Isle of Wight and Chester by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Chester is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Chester is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Chester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chester. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Chester is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Chester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 5m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 414km (257 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £500($590) | hourly | 482km (300 miles) |
| Ferry to Lymington, plane and train | 5h 35m | £275($325) | every 2 hours | 526km (327 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 4h 50m | £175($210) | every 20 mins | 463km (288 miles) |
| Ferry to Lymington, Train | 5h 20m | £155($185) | twice daily | 401km (249 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 8h 10m | £180($210) | every 3 hours | 470km (292 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 35m | £57($68) | twice a week | 494km (307 miles) |
| Ferry to Southsea Hoverport, bus | 10h 25m | £47($56) | once daily | 528km (328 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 5m | £56($66) | every 2 hours | 404km (251 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Chester
Train operators
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Airlines
Blue Islands Limited
Eastern Airways
Aurigny
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Airports near Chester
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Chester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Chester
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Chester