How to travel from York to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between York and Isle of Wight is around 439km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from York 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 → York if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Newcastle, plane and ferry
Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£74($87)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to University of Portsmouth Cambridge Rd then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£36($43)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£65($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from York 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 £36 ($43) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between York and Isle of Wight is around 439km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 366km (227 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from York and Isle of Wight by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from York to Isle of Wight is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between York and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 4h 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 York to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Isle of Wight is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Compare travel optionsbetween York and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Newcastle, plane and ferry + 3 similar | 3h 45m | £210($250) | 5 times a day | 631km (392 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 4h 10m | £235($280) | hourly | 439km (273 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and ferry | 5h 25m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 557km (346 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, plane and ferry | 5h 55m | £175($210) | hourly | 564km (350 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £74($87) | hourly | 501km (312 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, ferry | 6h 20m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 470km (292 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 8h 45m | £36($43) | 6 times a week | 494km (307 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 30m | £65($77) | hourly | 446km (277 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between York and Isle of Wight
Train operators
LNER
Grand Central
Southern Service
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
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