How to travel from Isle of Wight to Leicester, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Leicester is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Leicester 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 Leicester → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Leicester.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to St Margaret's Bus Station.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£32($38)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Leicester.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£61($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Leicester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Leicester by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £32 ($38) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Leicester is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Isle of Wight and Leicester by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Leicester is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Leicester is to take a ferry and then take the bus 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Leicester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Leicester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Leicester is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Leicester. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leicester. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Leicester. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Leicester is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Leicester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £95($110) | once daily | 317km (197 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train | 5h 5m | £115($135) | once daily | 328km (204 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6h 15m | £32($38) | once daily | 280km (174 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 50m | £61($72) | hourly | 277km (172 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Leicester
Train operators
South Western Railway
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Arriva Midlands
Airports near Leicester
The following major airports near Leicester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Leicester
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Leicester
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Leicester