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 Southampton Central Station which costs £19 - £24 and takes 3h 55m.

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 ferry and train which takes 3h 4m and costs £19 - £35.

How far is it from Isle of Wight to Poole?

The distance between Isle of Wight and Poole is 53 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 ferry and train which takes 3h 4m and costs £19 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Isle of Wight to Poole, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2100+ hotels available in Poole.

Isle of Wight to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 7 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Poole by ferry, train, or bus

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 Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry TerminalRedJet West Cowes
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 4m
£20–31
Ferry, bus via Southampton Central Station
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry TerminalRedJet West Cowes
2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Seldown Coach StationUk061
3h 55m
£20–24
Line 7 bus, ferry, train
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 38m
£29–47
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to LymingtonYarmouth Ferry
2. Take the bus from Station Street to Westover RoadX1 / ...
5h 16m
£27–36

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Isle of Wight to Poole.

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Distance: 52.9 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Co-op, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Central Station in around 3h 55m.

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