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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Isle of Wight is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Isle of Wight is to fly and train and ferry and line 7 bus which takes 5h 47m and costs £95 - £220.

How far is it from Manchester to Isle of Wight?

The distance between Manchester and Isle of Wight is 246 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Isle of Wight without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 52m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Manchester to Isle of Wight, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Wight?

There are 2773+ hotels available in Isle of Wight.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton CentralManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry TerminalEast Cowes Ferry
6h 52m
£46–175
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pier030
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
9h 47m
£34–65
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchange
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
6h 34m
£91–262
Train, ferry via Lymington Pier
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BrockenhurstManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth
7h 20m
£127–339
Fly to Southampton Airport, train, ferry, line 7 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Lymington Pier
3. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Apes Down Farm
5h 47m
£99–218

Manchester to Isle of Wight by train, bus, and ferry

96Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.9 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to East Cowes Ferry Terminal, walk to Well Road, then take the line 5 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 47m.

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