How to travel from Liverpool to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Liverpool and Isle of Wight is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Liverpool to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Wight → Liverpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£240($285)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train to Stafford, ferry
Take the train to Stafford and then to Brockenhurst then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£140($170)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£21($25)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Liverpool and Isle of Wight is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Liverpool and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Liverpool and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Liverpool and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Wight is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Liverpool to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Stafford and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £240($285) | hourly | 379km (236 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and ferry | 5hrs | £215($255) | every 3 hours | 497km (309 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and ferry | 5h 30m | £180($210) | hourly | 503km (313 miles) |
Train to Stafford, ferry + 2 similar | 5h 30m | £140($170) | twice daily | 424km (264 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 6hrs | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 409km (254 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 7hrs | £125($150) | 6 times a week | 435km (270 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 15m | £21($25) | once daily | 409km (254 miles) |
| Bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3, ferry | 9h 30m | £49($58) | 6 times a week | 541km (336 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 15m | £58($69) | every 2 hours | 433km (269 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Liverpool and Isle of Wight
Train operators
London Midland
Southern Service
Bus companies
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Airports near Isle of Wight
The following major airports near Isle of Wight offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Isle of Wight
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Isle of Wight