How to travel from Nottingham to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Nottingham and Isle of Wight is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 → Nottingham if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Ferry
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£255($305)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Totton then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to University of Portsmouth Cambridge Rd then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£34($40)
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.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nottingham 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 £34 ($40) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Nottingham and Isle of Wight is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Nottingham and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £34 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nottingham 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 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nottingham 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 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Nottingham to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Totton then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 30m | £255($305) | hourly | 461km (286 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £100($120) | every 4 hours | 374km (232 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 6h 45m | £135($160) | 6 times a week | 386km (240 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £34($40) | 6 times a week | 349km (217 miles) |
| Bus to London Victoria Coach Station, ferry | 6h 45m | £43($51) | 6 times a week | 354km (220 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 15m | £50($59) | hourly | 314km (195 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nottingham and Isle of Wight
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
South Western Railway
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
Airlines
Eastern Airways
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