How to travel from Reading to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Reading and Isle of Wight is around 105km (65 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Reading to Isle of Wight by train, bus, 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 → Reading if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Southampton Central then take the bus to Town Quay Red Jet Terminal then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.
- Duration1h 45m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£46($54)
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.
- Duration2h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£28($33)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Reading to Isle of Wight by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).
The distance between Reading and Isle of Wight is around 105km (65 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Reading and Isle of Wight by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Reading and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take the bus to Town Quay Red Jet Terminal then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reading and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take the bus to Town Quay Red Jet Terminal then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take the bus to Town Quay Red Jet Terminal then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 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 Reading to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take the bus to Town Quay Red Jet Terminal then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 1h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1h 45m | £46($54) | every 3 hours | 105km (65 miles) |
| Train to Basingstoke, bus and ferry | 2h 40m | £31($37) | hourly | 107km (66 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 15m | £28($33) | hourly | 120km (74 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Reading and Isle of Wight
Train operators
South Western Railway
Bus companies
Bluestar
Southern Vectis
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
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