How to travel from Penzance to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Penzance and Isle of Wight is around 371km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 60m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Penzance 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 → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost£295($350)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Salisbury and then to St Denys then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£25($29)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
- Duration4h 60m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Penzance 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 £25 ($29) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Penzance and Isle of Wight is around 371km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Penzance and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Penzance and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Penzance and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Penzance to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Salisbury and then to St Denys then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry | 5h 20m | £295($350) | twice daily | 1,293km (803 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 6h 30m | £120($145) | hourly | 426km (265 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 55m | £25($29) | twice daily | 601km (373 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 60m | £72($85) | every 2 hours | 371km (230 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Penzance and Isle of Wight
Train operators
South Western Railway
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Blue Islands Limited
Bus companies
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