The distance between Isle of Wight and Salisbury is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Salisbury 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 Salisbury → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Salisbury.
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Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Salisbury New Canal.
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Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Salisbury.
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There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Salisbury by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Salisbury is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Isle of Wight and Salisbury by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Salisbury is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Salisbury is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Salisbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 1h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Salisbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Salisbury is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Salisbury. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Salisbury. We recommend that you take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Salisbury. instead which will take 1h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Salisbury is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £19 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1h 40m | £19($23) | hourly | 68km (42 miles) |
Bus to Ryde, Bus Station, ferry and train | 3h 25m | £41($48) | hourly | 125km (78 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2h 15m | £5($6) | every 3 hours | 69km (43 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 40m | £20($24) | every 2 hours | 71km (44 miles) |
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The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.