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How to get fromExeter to Newportby train, ferry or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Newport by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Frattontrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    4h 47m
    £54–98
  2. Train, ferry via Southampton

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Eastleightrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 19m
    £45–80
  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeEXT - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 36m
    £114–439

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Newport. However, you can take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Fratton, take the taxi to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 9 bus to Hillside. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, 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 Lugley Street.

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