How to travel from Isle of Wight to Nottingham, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Nottingham is around 318km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Nottingham 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 Nottingham → 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 Nottingham.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£260($305)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Nottingham.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Nottingham Station Street.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£41($48)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Nottingham.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Nottingham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Nottingham by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Nottingham is around 318km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Isle of Wight and Nottingham by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Nottingham is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Nottingham is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Nottingham. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Nottingham. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Nottingham. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Nottingham. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Nottingham is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Nottingham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £260($305) | hourly | 460km (286 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 15m | £120($140) | hourly | 380km (236 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | £41($48) | once daily | 391km (243 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 7h 60m | £46($54) | once daily | 403km (250 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 10m | £51($60) | hourly | 318km (197 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Nottingham
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Red Funnel
Train operators
South Western Railway
East Midlands Railways
Bus companies
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
Airports near Nottingham
The following major airports near Nottingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Nottingham