There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, ferry • 3 h 30 min
$63 - $109
Cheapest option
Bus, ferry • 6 h 7 min
$30 - $47
1 alternative option
Drive, car ferry • 2 h 57 min
$30 - $44
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Isle of Wight, England?
There is no direct connection from Bristol to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, take the walk to Southampton City Centre, Central Station, take the bus to Town Quay, Red Jet Terminal, take the walk to Southampton, take the ferry to East Cowes, take the walk to East Cowes, opp Well Road, then take the line 5 bus to Newport, Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bristol to Isle of Wight via Fareham, Fareham, Bus Station, Southampton City Centre, WestQuay, Southampton, East Cowes, and East Cowes, opp Well Road in around 6 h 7 min.

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol to Fareham
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $16
- Website
- nationalexpress.com

- Phone
- +44 2380 019192
- post@redfunnel.co.uk
- Website
- redfunnel.co.uk
Ferry from Southampton to East Cowes
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $23
- Schedules at
- redfunnel.co.uk

- Phone
- 0333 999 7333
- Website
- wightlink.co.uk
Car ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $15
- Schedules at
- wightlink.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Bristol to Isle of Wight?
The distance between Bristol and Isle of Wight is 124 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Isle of Wight?
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Isle of Wight is to drive and car ferry which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2 h 57 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Isle of Wight?
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Isle of Wight is to drive and car ferry which takes 2 h 57 min and costs £21 - £35.
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Isle of Wight?
It takes approximately 3 h 30 min to get from Bristol to Isle of Wight, including transfers.