How to travel from Oxford to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Oxford and Isle of Wight is around 144km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oxford to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus 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 → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration2h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£58($69)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Southampton Airport Parkway and then to Eastern Docks Southampton NOCS then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£20($24)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration2h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£32($38)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oxford to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £58 ($69).
The distance between Oxford and Isle of Wight is around 144km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Oxford and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £58 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oxford 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 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oxford 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 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford 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 2h 25m.
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 Oxford 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 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £58 ($69).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 2h 25m | £58($69) | every 3 hours | 149km (92 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3h 40m | £20($24) | 6 times a week | 144km (89 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 30m | £32($38) | hourly | 151km (94 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oxford and Isle of Wight
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Train operators
Bus companies
Unilink
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