How to travel from Thurso to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Thurso and Isle of Wight is around 1,114km (692 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Thurso 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 → Thurso if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Inverness, plane and ferry
Take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£270($315)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Inverness then London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth Harbour then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 10m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Thurso to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £125 ($150) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($315).
The distance between Thurso and Isle of Wight is around 1,114km (692 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (554 miles)
It takes around 15h 10m to get from Thurso and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Thurso to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx £270 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £125 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Thurso and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thurso to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 8h 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 Thurso to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then London Kings Cross and then to Portsmouth Harbour then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 15h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 10m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Inverness, plane and ferry + 6 similar | 8h 30m | £270($315) | twice daily | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane and ferry | 8h 45m | £235($280) | twice daily | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 8h 55m | £180($215) | twice daily | 1,163km (722 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane and ferry | 9h 25m | £215($255) | 6 times a week | 1,122km (697 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane and ferry | 10h 10m | £275($330) | twice daily | 1,144km (711 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane and ferry | 10h 15m | £330($390) | twice daily | 1,236km (768 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, plane and ferry | 10h 45m | £235($275) | twice daily | 1,241km (771 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 15h 10m | £165($195) | 6 times a week | 1,331km (827 miles) |
| Train to Inverness, ferry | 18h 15m | £125($150) | 6 times a week | 1,343km (834 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 18h 55m | £145($170) | 4 times a week | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 25m | £210($250) | hourly | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Thurso and Isle of Wight
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Southern Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Red Funnel
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