How to travel from Isle of Wight to Leeds, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Leeds is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Leeds 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 Leeds → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Plane
Take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£235($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Leeds.
- Duration5h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the bus to Leeds Bus Station.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Leeds.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Leeds
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Leeds by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Leeds is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Isle of Wight and Leeds by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Leeds is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Leeds is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Leeds. We recommend that you take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Leeds. We recommend that you take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Leeds. We recommend that you take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leeds. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Leeds. instead which will take 5h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Leeds is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Leeds
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £235($280) | every 2 hours | 398km (247 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 422km (262 miles) |
| Ferry to Lymington, plane and train | 4h 45m | £285($340) | twice daily | 694km (431 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 5m | £125($150) | hourly | 475km (295 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 30m | £57($68) | once daily | 491km (305 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 15m | £64($76) | hourly | 425km (264 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Leeds
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
Loganair
Bus companies
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Airports near Leeds
The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Leeds
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Leeds
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Leeds