How to travel from Isle of Wight to Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Portsmouth is around 20km (13 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 54min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Portsmouth by taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Portsmouth → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Ferry
Take a taxi to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal.
- Duration1hr
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£38($45)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Ryde Bus Station then take a ferry to Portsmouth.
- Duration54min
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£18($21)
Multiple operators
Bus to Ryde, Bus Station, Ferry
Take the bus to Ryde Bus Station then take a ferry to Portsmouth.
- Duration2h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£19($23)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Portsmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Portsmouth by taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 54min.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Portsmouth is around 20km (13 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 23km (15 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Isle of Wight and Portsmouth by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Portsmouth is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 54min and will set you back approx £18 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Portsmouth is to take the bus and then take a ferry 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 Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Ryde Bus Station then take a ferry to Portsmouth. instead which will take 54min.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. We recommend that you take the bus to Ryde Bus Station then take a ferry to Portsmouth. instead which will take 54min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Portsmouth. We recommend that you take a taxi to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 1hr.
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Portsmouth. We recommend that you take a taxi to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 1hr.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Portsmouth is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Portsmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Ferry | 1hr | £38($45) | hourly | 24km (15 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 54min | £18($21) | hourly | 20km (13 miles) |
Bus to Ryde, Bus Station, Ferry | 2h 10m | £19($23) | hourly | 45km (28 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Portsmouth
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
Airports near Portsmouth
The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth