How to travel from Isle of Wight to Peterborough, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Peterborough is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Peterborough 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 Peterborough → 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 Peterborough.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Peterborough.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£62($73)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Peterborough
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Peterborough by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Peterborough is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Isle of Wight and Peterborough by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Peterborough is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Peterborough is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Peterborough. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Peterborough. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Peterborough. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peterborough. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Peterborough is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Peterborough
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 4 similar | 3h 10m | £73($86) | once daily | 280km (174 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train | 4h 55m | £56($66) | 4 times a week | 321km (199 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train | 5h 45m | £95($110) | 6 times a week | 303km (188 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train | 6hrs | £115($135) | 6 times a week | 306km (190 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 5h 20m | £61($72) | every 2 hours | 341km (212 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 45m | £62($73) | hourly | 279km (173 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Peterborough
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Thameslink
Great Northern
Grand Central
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Airports near Peterborough
The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Peterborough