How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Isle of Wight is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight by train, 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 WightStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Leamington Spa and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Chipping Norton West Street then Oxford City Centre George Street 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 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Isle of Wight

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Isle of Wight is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 171km (106 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Isle of Wight by train, ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon 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 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon 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 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Leamington Spa and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Leamington Spa and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight

Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Isle of Wight

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Isle of Wight
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Ferry and Bus
3h 35m
£80($95)
every 4 hours241km (150 miles)
Bus and Ferry
4h 25m
£25($30)
once daily204km (127 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 25m
£41($49)
hourly235km (146 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