How to travel from Isle of Wight to Chichester, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Chichester is around 47km (30 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 25m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Chichester by ferry, car, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chichester → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Ryde Esplanade A then take a ferry to Portsmouth then take the train to Chichester.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£25($29)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Portsmouth then take the bus to Chichester Cathedral.
- Duration2h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£23($27)
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 Chichester.
- Duration1h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£22($26)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Chichester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Chichester by ferry, car, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 1h 25m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Chichester is around 47km (30 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Isle of Wight and Chichester by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Chichester is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Chichester is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Chichester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Chichester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Chichester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Chichester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Chichester. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Chichester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Chichester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Chichester is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Chichester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1h 25m | £25($29) | hourly | 47km (30 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £23($27) | hourly | 52km (32 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 3h 20m | £24($28) | hourly | 77km (48 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 25m | £22($26) | hourly | 54km (33 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Chichester
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
Stagecoach South
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Train operators
Southern Service
Airports near Chichester
The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 42km (26 miles) from Chichester
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Chichester
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Chichester