The distance between Isle of Wight and Winchester is around 49km (31 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 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Winchester by bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Winchester.
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Take the bus to Cowes Co-op then take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Winchester The Arc.
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Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Winchester.
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There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Winchester by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 1h 55m. 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 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($17).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Winchester is around 49km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Isle of Wight and Winchester by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Winchester is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £14 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Winchester is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Winchester. 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 Winchester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Winchester. 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 Winchester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Winchester. 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 Winchester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. 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 Winchester. instead which will take 1h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Winchester is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £14 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Ferry and Train | 1h 25m | £14($17) | hourly | 49km (31 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1h 55m | £10($12) | hourly | 49km (31 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1h 40m | £25($30) | hourly | 70km (44 miles) |
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Southern Vectis
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.