How to travel from Sunderland to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Sunderland and Isle of Wight is around 523km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sunderland 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 → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Ferry and Bus
Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Newport Bus Station.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth Harbour then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£44($52)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sunderland and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sunderland 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 £44 ($52) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Sunderland and Isle of Wight is around 523km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Sunderland and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Isle of Wight is to fly, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sunderland and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sunderland and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) 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 15m.
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 Sunderland to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth Harbour then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 6h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sunderland and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 3h 15m | £190($225) | twice a week | 523km (325 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 40m | £245($290) | hourly | 836km (519 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train, ferry and bus | 4h 40m | £325($385) | twice a week | 623km (387 miles) |
| Plane, Train, Ferry and Bus | 4h 55m | £130($150) | twice a week | 609km (379 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £88($105) | 6 times a week | 612km (380 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, ferry | 9hrs | £195($230) | 6 times a week | 699km (435 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 20m | £44($52) | 3 times a week | 620km (385 miles) |
| Bus to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth, ferry | 12hrs | £46($54) | 5 times a week | 636km (395 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 35m | £105($125) | hourly | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sunderland and Isle of Wight
Train operators
Southern Service
Greater Anglia
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Red Funnel
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