How to travel from Saint Albans to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Saint Albans and Isle of Wight is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Isle of Wight by train, subway, 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 → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to East Croydon and then to Portsmouth Harbour then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£63($74)
Multiple operators
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bricket Wood Black Boy PH then London Victoria Green Line Coach Station and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£17($20)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration2h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£42($50)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Isle of Wight by train, subway, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).
The distance between Saint Albans and Isle of Wight is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Saint Albans and Isle of Wight by train, subway, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saint Albans 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 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Albans 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 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink then Waterloo station and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 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 Saint Albans to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink then Waterloo station and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take the underground, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £63($74) | 6 times a week | 195km (121 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 2h 45m | £68($80) | hourly | 191km (119 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4h 55m | £17($20) | every 4 hours | 202km (126 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 35m | £42($50) | hourly | 171km (106 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint Albans and Isle of Wight
Bus companies
Southern Vectis
Arriva UK
Green Line
Train operators
London Underground (Tube)
Train operators
Thameslink
South Western Railway
Southern Service
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