How to travel from Isle of Wight to Gloucester, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Gloucester is around 207km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3hrs.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Gloucester 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 Gloucester → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Filton Abbey Wood and then to Gloucester.
- Duration3h 60m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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 Gloucester.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Gloucester.
- Duration3hrs
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£34($40)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Gloucester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Gloucester by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £34 ($40) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Gloucester is around 207km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)
It takes around 3h 60m to get from Isle of Wight and Gloucester by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Gloucester is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Gloucester is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Gloucester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Gloucester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Gloucester. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Gloucester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Filton Abbey Wood and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Gloucester is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Gloucester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Filton Abbey Wood and then to Gloucester. instead which will take 3h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Gloucester is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Gloucester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 3h 60m | £105($125) | hourly | 247km (154 miles) |
| Ferry to Southsea Hoverport, train | 4h 10m | £95($115) | hourly | 249km (154 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £42($50) | once daily | 339km (211 miles) |
| Ferry to Southsea Hoverport, Bus | 8h 45m | £57($68) | twice a week | 406km (252 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3hrs | £34($40) | every 2 hours | 207km (129 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Gloucester
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Gloucester
The following major airports near Gloucester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Gloucester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Gloucester
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Gloucester