How to travel from Isle of Wight to Preston, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Preston is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Preston 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 Preston → 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 Preston.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£230($275)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Preston City Centre Bus Station.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Preston.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Preston
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Preston by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Preston is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Isle of Wight and Preston by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Preston is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Preston is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Preston. 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 Preston. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Preston. 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 Preston. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Preston. 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 Preston. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Preston. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Preston. instead which will take 5h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Preston is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Preston
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £230($275) | hourly | 377km (234 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £245($290) | hourly | 455km (283 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, plane and train | 5h 10m | £300($355) | every 2 hours | 921km (572 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 10m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 427km (265 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 11h 10m | £44($52) | once daily | 536km (333 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 25m | £90($105) | hourly | 442km (275 miles) |
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Airports near Preston
The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Preston
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Preston
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Preston