How to travel from Isle of Wight to Gatwick Airport (LGW), United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gatwick Airport (LGW) → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Gatwick Airport.
- Duration2h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£56($66)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to London Gatwick Airport.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£26($31)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
- Duration2h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£29($34)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW) by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW). We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW). We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Isle of Wight is to take a ferry and then drive which will take 2h 15m and cost around £29 ($34).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Gatwick Airport (LGW). We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Gatwick Airport. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Gatwick Airport (LGW). We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Gatwick Airport. instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Gatwick Airport (LGW) is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 2h 30m | £56($66) | hourly | 188km (117 miles) |
| Bus to Ryde, Bus Station, ferry and train | 3h 50m | £44($52) | hourly | 141km (87 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 4h 10m | £42($50) | 6 times a week | 128km (79 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3h 55m | £26($31) | every 4 hours | 208km (130 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 15m | £29($34) | hourly | 126km (78 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
Stagecoach South
Oxford Bus Company
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Train operators
South Western Railway
Southern Service