How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 → Newcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Ferry and Bus
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£86($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and then to University of Portsmouth Cambridge Rd then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration9h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£48($57)
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.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£79($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 £48 ($57) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (298 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Isle of Wight is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 2h 45m | £200($235) | 5 times a day | 503km (313 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train and ferry | 4h 10m | £215($255) | 5 times a day | 602km (374 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 15m | £235($275) | hourly | 817km (508 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 4h 25m | £110($135) | 5 times a day | 589km (366 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 25m | £86($100) | hourly | 629km (391 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, ferry | 7h 40m | £235($275) | every 3 hours | 659km (409 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 50m | £48($57) | 5 times a week | 613km (381 miles) |
| Bus to London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3, ferry | 14hrs | £56($66) | 6 times a week | 760km (472 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 40m | £79($95) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle upon Tyne and Isle of Wight
Train operators
LNER
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
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