How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane, Ferry and Bus
Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£235($275)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration4h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£72($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent 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 £35 ($42) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £35 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Stoke on Trent to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane, Ferry and Bus | 3h 10m | £235($275) | hourly | 388km (241 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4h 35m | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 333km (207 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6h 10m | £35($42) | 4 times a week | 323km (201 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 25m | £72($85) | hourly | 340km (211 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stoke on Trent and Isle of Wight
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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