How to travel from Isle of Wight to Lancaster, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Lancaster is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Lancaster 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 Lancaster → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£240($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lancaster.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lymington then take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange and then to Lancaster.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Lancaster.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Lancaster
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Lancaster by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 12h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($280).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Lancaster is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Isle of Wight and Lancaster by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Lancaster is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £240 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Lancaster is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Lancaster. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Lancaster. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Lancaster. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Lancaster. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Lancaster is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Lancaster. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Lancaster. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Lancaster is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Lancaster
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 35m | £240($280) | hourly | 411km (255 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, plane and train | 4h 40m | £310($365) | hourly | 905km (562 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, plane and train | 4h 50m | £255($300) | once daily | 710km (441 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 50m | £255($300) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, plane and train | 4h 55m | £290($345) | every 2 hours | 887km (551 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 25m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 461km (286 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 15m | £73($86) | 4 times a week | 672km (418 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 45m | £95($115) | hourly | 476km (296 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Lancaster
Train operators
LNER
Bus companies
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Airports near Lancaster
The following major airports near Lancaster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 77km (48 miles) from Lancaster
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Lancaster
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Lancaster