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How to get fromMaidstone to Isle of Wightby train, ferry or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Frattontrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    4h 49m
    £48–125
  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    6h 2m
    £38–85
  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    6h 7m
    £42–64

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, 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 Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidstone East to Bus Station via London Victoria, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 2m.

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