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How to get fromBrighton to Isle of Wightby train, ferry or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to WoolstontrainBrighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalferryRedJet West Cowes
    3h 8m
    £38–50
  2. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus3 / ...
    5h 13m
    £47–63

Brighton to Isle of Wight by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration3h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Isle of Wight, England?

There is no direct connection from Brighton to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Woolston, walk to Bridge Link Road, take the line 19 bus to Platform Tavern, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Co-op, then take the line 1 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brighton to Blackwater Mill via Portsmouth & Southsea, Portsmouth & Southsea, Portsmouth Southsea Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 13m.

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