The distance between Newport and Isle of Wight is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Newport 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 → Newport if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
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Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
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There are several options for getting from Newport to Isle of Wight by train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Newport and Isle of Wight is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Newport and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Newport and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newport and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Newport to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Ferry | 3h 15m | £50($59) | hourly | 195km (121 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 20m | £42($50) | every 2 hours | 200km (124 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.