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 51m.

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 bus and ferry and line 1 bus which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £210.

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 28m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Manchester to Isle of Wight, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Wight?

There are 2751+ hotels available in Isle of Wight.

Manchester to Isle of Wight - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 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 Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalRedJet West Cowes
6h 28m
£56–186
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 51m
£34–65
Fly to Southampton Airport, bus, ferry, line 1 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Red Funnel Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
4. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Station
4h 36m
£98–201
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 Coach Station
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 41m
£99–262

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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58 minAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 244.3 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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 Passenger Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Co-op, then take the line 1 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 51m.

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