How to travel from Isle of Wight to Torquay, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Torquay is around 223km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Torquay 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 Torquay → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Newton Abbot.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Lymington then take the bus to Exeter Sidwell Street and then to Newton Abbot Sherborne Road.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£68($80)
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1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Torquay.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Torquay
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Torquay by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £35 ($42) and will take around 3h 30m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Torquay is around 223km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Isle of Wight and Torquay by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Torquay is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Torquay is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Torquay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Torquay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Torquay. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Torquay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Torquay is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Torquay. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) 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 Torquay. We recommend that you take a ferry to Southsea Hoverport then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) and then to Newton Abbot. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Torquay is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Torquay
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 309km (192 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 7h 35m | £140($165) | once daily | 377km (234 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 55m | £68($80) | once a week | 243km (151 miles) |
| Ferry to Southsea Hoverport, bus | 8h 30m | £48($57) | once daily | 464km (289 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 30m | £35($42) | every 2 hours | 223km (138 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Torquay
Bus companies
Stagecoach South West
Ferry operators
Hovertravel
Wightlink
Train operators
Airports near Torquay
The following major airports near Torquay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Torquay
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Torquay
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Torquay