What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight is to train and ferry which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight is to train and ferry and line 9 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £55.

How far is it from Brighton to Isle of Wight?

The distance between Brighton and Isle of Wight is 60 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Isle of Wight without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight without a car is to train and ferry and line 9 bus which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Wight?

There are 2326+ hotels available in Isle of Wight.

Brighton to Isle of Wight - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 9 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, line 9 bus
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Station9 / ...
3h 9m
£32–50
Train, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southsea
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Mill3 / ...
5h 19m
£42–52
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Brighton to WoolstonBrighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry TerminalEast Cowes Ferry
3h 55m
£36–55

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

38Weekly Services

3h 9mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 59.6 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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 Portsmouth Harbour, walk to The Hard Interchange, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 9 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 19m.

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