How to travel from Isle of Wight to Poole, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Poole is around 62km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Poole by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poole → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then take the train to Brockenhurst and then to Poole.
- Duration1h 45m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£30($35)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade and then to POOLE Dorset.
- Duration3hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£38($45)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Poole.
- Duration1h 40m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£18($21)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Poole
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Poole by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 1h 40m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Poole is around 62km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (28 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Isle of Wight and Poole by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Poole is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Poole is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Poole. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Poole. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Poole. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Poole. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Poole. We recommend that you take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then take the train to Brockenhurst and then to Poole. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Poole is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Poole. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Poole. We recommend that you take the bus to Yarmouth Bus Station then take a ferry to Lymington then take the train to Brockenhurst and then to Poole. instead which will take 1h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Poole is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Poole
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1h 45m | £30($35) | every 2 hours | 62km (39 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3hrs | £38($45) | once daily | 117km (72 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 40m | £18($21) | every 2 hours | 65km (40 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Poole
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
Train operators
South Western Railway
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Hovertravel
Airports near Poole
The following major airports near Poole offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Poole
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Poole
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Poole