How to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Isle of Wight is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, subway, 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 → Southend-on-Sea if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to West Ham and then to Portsmouth Harbour then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 50m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southend-on-Sea and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Southend-on-Sea to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Isle of Wight is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Southend-on-Sea and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Southend-on-Sea and Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Southend-on-Sea 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 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Southend-on-Sea 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 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southend-on-Sea to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham and then to Portsmouth Harbour then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Southend-on-Sea to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to West Ham and then to Portsmouth Harbour then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Southend-on-Sea and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 3h 50m | £63($75) | 6 times a week | 202km (126 miles) |
| Train to Upminster, ferry | 4h 40m | £54($64) | 6 times a week | 221km (137 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 4h 50m | £43($51) | 6 times a week | 217km (135 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 3h 10m | £50($59) | hourly | 220km (136 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Southend-on-Sea and Isle of Wight
Train operators
c2c
South Western Railway
Southern Service
Greater Anglia
Ferry operators
Wightlink
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