How to travel from Salisbury to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Isle of Wight is around 69km (43 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 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 WightSalisbury if you're planning a return trip.

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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 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

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We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Southampton City Centre WestQuay then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Isle of Wight

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Isle of Wight by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 2h 20m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Salisbury and Isle of Wight is around 69km (43 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Salisbury and Isle of Wight by train, bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salisbury 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 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salisbury 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 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury 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 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 Salisbury 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 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £19 ($23).

How do I get from Salisbury to Isle of Wight

Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Isle of Wight

Transport options from Salisbury to Isle of Wight
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
1h 30m
£19($23)
hourly69km (43 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus3h 20m
£41($48)
hourly124km (77 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2h 20m
£5($6)
every 3 hours71km (44 miles)
Car and Ferry
1h 40m
£20($24)
every 2 hours70km (43 miles)

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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.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Isle of Wight
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Isle of Wight