How to travel from Swindon to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Swindon and Isle of Wight is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Swindon 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 Wight → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration2h 55m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£37($44)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Faringdon Market Place then Gloucester Green Bus 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 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£17($20)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
- Duration2h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£35($41)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Swindon 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 £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Swindon and Isle of Wight is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Swindon and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Isle of Wight is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon 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 Swindon and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon 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 2h 55m.
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 Swindon 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 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £37 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Ferry | 2h 55m | £37($44) | 5 times a week | 160km (99 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4h 10m | £17($20) | once daily | 187km (116 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 30m | £35($41) | every 2 hours | 156km (97 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Swindon and Isle of Wight
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Train operators
Bus companies
Stagecoach West
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