How to travel from Loch Ness to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Ness and Isle of Wight is around 903km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Loch Ness 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 WightLoch Ness if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane, Train and Ferry

Fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Haymarket then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration14h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £185($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Ness and Isle of Wight

There are several options for getting from Loch Ness 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 £53 ($63) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).

The distance between Loch Ness and Isle of Wight is around 903km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (474 miles)

It takes around 14h 30m to get from Loch Ness and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Loch Ness to Isle of Wight is to take the bus, then fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Ness and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Loch Ness and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Ness and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Inverness Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Ness to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Loch Ness to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 14h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Ness to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 14h 30m and will usually cost around £310 ($365).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Ness and Isle of Wight

Transport options from Loch Ness to Isle of Wight
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Ferry + 5 similar
5h 55m
£180($210)
every 2 hours952km (592 miles)
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train and ferry6h 55m
£220($260)
every 2 hours969km (602 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry7h 10m
£270($315)
every 2 hours910km (566 miles)
Train to Perth, plane and ferry7h 15m
£290($340)
every 2 hours953km (592 miles)
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry5h 20m
£205($240)
every 2 hours907km (564 miles)
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane, train and ferry5h 35m
£190($225)
every 2 hours903km (561 miles)
Train and Ferry
14h 30m
£310($365)
6 times a week1,204km (748 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
14h 60m
£53($63)
once daily1,095km (680 miles)
Bus to Edinburgh Bus Station, ferry17h 30m
£66($78)
twice daily1,103km (686 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 20m
£185($215)
hourly988km (614 miles)

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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.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Isle of Wight
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Isle of Wight