The distance between Loch Lomond and Isle of Wight is around 778km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Isle of Wight by train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Wight → Loch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
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Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Isle of Wight by train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £145 ($175) and will take around 8h 55m.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Isle of Wight is around 778km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (403 miles)
It takes around 12h 25m to get from Loch Lomond and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £145 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 12h 25m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Loch Lomond to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 12h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 25m and will usually cost around £300 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Ferry | 12h 25m | £300($355) | 6 times a week | 995km (618 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 55m | £145($175) | hourly | 778km (483 miles) |
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The following major airports near Isle of Wight offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.