How to travel from Isle of Wight to Derby, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Derby is around 318km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Derby 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 Derby → 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 Sheffield and then to Derby.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£155($180)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Lymington then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Derby.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
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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 Derby.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Derby.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Derby
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Derby by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 4h 10m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Derby is around 318km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (156 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Isle of Wight and Derby by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Derby is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Derby is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Derby. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Derby. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Derby. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Derby. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Derby. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield and then to Derby. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Derby. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Derby. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Derby is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Derby
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 25m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 476km (296 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £150($175) | twice daily | 350km (217 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 6h 50m | £145($170) | once daily | 381km (236 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6h 20m | £53($63) | twice a week | 378km (235 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 10m | £52($62) | hourly | 318km (198 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Derby
Airlines
Blue Islands Limited
Eastern Airways
Aurigny
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Hovertravel
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Airports near Derby
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 14km (9 miles) from Derby
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Derby
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Derby