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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Isle of Wightby plane, ferry, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Isle of Wight by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeCWL - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 14m
    £110–417
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    10h 25m
    £33–61
  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton CentraltrainCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalferryRedJet West Cowes
    6h 55m
    £69–182
  4. Line 304 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 24m

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Isle of Wight, England?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Isle of Wight. However, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, 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 bus from Cardiff Airport Holiday Inn Express to Bus Station via Rhoose station, Rhoose, Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Funnel Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, and Co-op in around 6h 55m.

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