How to travel from Isle of Wight to London, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and London is around 146km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to London 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 London → 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 London Waterloo.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.
- Duration3h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£14($17)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to London.
- Duration2h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£31($37)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and London
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to London by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Isle of Wight and London is around 146km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Isle of Wight and London by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to London is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and London is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and London. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and London. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to London. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to London is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and London
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train | 2h 15m | £50($59) | hourly | 155km (97 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3h 25m | £14($17) | every 4 hours | 153km (95 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 30m | £31($37) | hourly | 146km (90 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and London
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Train operators
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Airports near London
The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from London
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from London
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from London