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.
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 Wight → Loch Ness if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Haymarket then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
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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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane, Train and Ferry + 5 similar | 5h 55m | £180($210) | every 2 hours | 952km (592 miles) |
Fly to London Luton (LTN), train and ferry | 6h 55m | £220($260) | every 2 hours | 969km (602 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 10m | £270($315) | every 2 hours | 910km (566 miles) |
Train to Perth, plane and ferry | 7h 15m | £290($340) | every 2 hours | 953km (592 miles) |
Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 5h 20m | £205($240) | every 2 hours | 907km (564 miles) |
Bus to Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, plane, train and ferry | 5h 35m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14h 30m | £310($365) | 6 times a week | 1,204km (748 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 60m | £53($63) | once daily | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Bus to Edinburgh Bus Station, ferry | 17h 30m | £66($78) | twice daily | 1,103km (686 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 20m | £185($215) | hourly | 988km (614 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.