How to travel from Isle of Wight to Plymouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Plymouth is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Plymouth 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 Plymouth → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) then Exeter St Davids and then to Plymouth.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lymington then take the bus to Plymouth Armada Bus Station.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£63($74)
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Plymouth.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Plymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Plymouth by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 3h 50m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Plymouth is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Isle of Wight and Plymouth by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Plymouth is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Plymouth is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Plymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Plymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Plymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) then Exeter St Davids and then to Plymouth. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) then Exeter St Davids and then to Plymouth. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Plymouth is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Plymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 347km (216 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 7h 40m | £130($155) | once daily | 415km (258 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 4h 50m | £63($74) | once a week | 262km (163 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 50m | £40($47) | every 2 hours | 259km (161 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Plymouth
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Train operators
Airports near Plymouth
The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Plymouth