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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Wight to Exeter is to line 3 bus and ferry and train which costs £60 - £110 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Wight to Exeter is to ferry and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £140.

How far is it from Isle of Wight to Exeter?

The distance between Isle of Wight and Exeter is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Wight to Exeter without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Isle of Wight to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

Isle of Wight to Exeter - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Exeter by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
5h 56m
£71–138
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverport
2. Take the bus from International Port Coach Stop to Heathrow Central Bus Station030
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street501 / ...
7h 59m
£61–115
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from WestQuay to Endless StreetX7 / ...
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
6h 38m
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)SOU - EXT
6h 33m
£242–632
Line 3 bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Blackwater Mill to Transport Interchange3 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverport
3. Take the train from Fratton to Salisbury
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
6h 47m
£64–104

Isle of Wight to Exeter by bus, ferry, foot, and train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.4 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Exeter. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Well Road, walk to East Cowes Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, walk to WestQuay, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter Central via Well Road, East Cowes Ferry Terminal, Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, WestQuay, Endless Street, New Canal, St Paul's Church, and Salisbury in around 6h 38m.

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