How to travel from Isle of Wight to Salisbury, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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 SalisburyIsle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Salisbury New Canal.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Salisbury.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Salisbury

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Isle of Wight to Salisbury

Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Salisbury

Transport options from Isle of Wight to Salisbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
£19($23)
hourly68km (42 miles)
Bus to Ryde, Bus Station, ferry and train3h 25m
£41($48)
hourly125km (78 miles)
Ferry and Bus
2h 15m
£5($6)
every 3 hours69km (43 miles)
Ferry and Car
1h 40m
£20($24)
every 2 hours71km (44 miles)

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Airports near Salisbury

The following major airports near Salisbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Salisbury
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Salisbury
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Salisbury