How to travel from Isle of Wight to Exeter, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Exeter is around 190km (118 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 Exeter 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 Exeter → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Salisbury and then to Exeter Central.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade then POOLE Dorset and then to Exeter Sidwell Street.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Exeter.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£32($38)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Exeter
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Exeter by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Exeter is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Isle of Wight and Exeter by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Exeter is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Exeter is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £32 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Exeter. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Exeter. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Exeter. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Exeter. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Exeter. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Salisbury and then to Exeter Central. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Exeter. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Salisbury and then to Exeter Central. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Exeter is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Exeter
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £110($130) | hourly | 241km (150 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 6h 40m | £105($125) | once daily | 331km (206 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 35m | £53($63) | once a week | 242km (151 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 10m | £32($38) | every 2 hours | 190km (118 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Exeter
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Train operators
South Western Railway
Airports near Exeter
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Exeter
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Exeter
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Exeter