How to travel from Isle of Wight to Wells, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Wells is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Wells 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 Wells → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station.
- Duration2h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£25($30)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Wells.
- Duration2h 40m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£34($40)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Wells
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Wells by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 2h 40m.
The distance between Isle of Wight and Wells is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Isle of Wight and Wells by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Wells is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Wells is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Wells. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Wells. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Wells. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Wells is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Wells. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Wells. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Warminster then take the bus to Wells Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Wells is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Wells
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £25($30) | once daily | 140km (87 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train and bus | 3h 35m | £32($38) | every 2 hours | 169km (105 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 2h 40m | £34($40) | every 2 hours | 148km (92 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Wells
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Train operators
Bus companies
Berrys Coaches
First Bristol
Airports near Wells
The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Wells
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Wells
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Wells