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

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There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Isle of Wight by bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Line 304 bus, train, ferry

    best
    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 17m
  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 19m
    £33–62

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 take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, walk to Cardiff Central, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to East Cowes Ferry Terminal, walk to Well Road, then take the line 5 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bus Station via Customhouse Street JW, Kingsway GD, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 10h 19m.

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