How to travel from Isle of Wight to Swindon, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Swindon is around 135km (84 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Swindon by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Swindon → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Reading and then to Swindon.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Endless Street and then to Swindon Spring Gardens.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£19($22)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Swindon.
- Duration2h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£35($41)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Swindon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Swindon by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Swindon is around 135km (84 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Isle of Wight and Swindon by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Swindon is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Swindon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Swindon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Reading and then to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Swindon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Reading and then to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Swindon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Reading and then to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Swindon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Reading and then to Swindon. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Swindon is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Swindon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £59($70) | every 3 hours | 170km (106 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train | 3h 55m | £64($76) | 6 times a week | 214km (133 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £19($22) | every 4 hours | 135km (84 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, Bus | 5h 25m | £37($44) | 6 times a week | 210km (130 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 30m | £35($41) | every 2 hours | 156km (97 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Swindon
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Salisbury Reds
Train operators
Airports near Swindon
The following major airports near Swindon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Swindon
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Swindon
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 87km (54 miles) from Swindon