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

The cheapest way to get from Isle of Wight to Poole is to ferry and bus via Central Station which costs £21 - £27 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Isle of Wight to Poole is to line 7 bus and ferry and train which takes 3h 23m and costs £29 - £50.

How far is it from Isle of Wight to Poole?

The distance between Isle of Wight and Poole is 44 miles.

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

The best way to get from Isle of Wight to Poole without a car is to line 7 bus and ferry and train which takes 3h 23m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Isle of Wight to Poole, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2226+ hotels available in Poole.

Isle of Wight to Poole - 3 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Poole by bus, ferry, or train

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

Line 7 bus, ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Apes Down Farm to Bus Station7
2. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymington
3. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Poole
3h 23m
£29–47
Ferry, bus via Central Station
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry TerminalEast Cowes Ferry
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Seldown Coach StationUk061
3h 51m
£22–27
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea HoverportIOW Hovercraft
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Bournemouth Station206
4h 27m
£32–43

Isle of Wight to Poole by bus and ferry

175Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.7 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Poole. However, you can take the line 7 bus to Bus Station, walk to Yarmouth, take the ferry to Lymington, walk to Lymington Pier, take the train to Brockenhurst, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Well Road, East Cowes Ferry Terminal, Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, Central Station, and Southampton Central Station in around 3h 51m.

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