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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Isle of Wight is to train and ferry and line 3 bus which costs £85 - £160 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Isle of Wight is to train and ferry which takes 8h 28m and costs £150 - £280.

How far is it from Penzance to Isle of Wight?

The distance between Penzance and Isle of Wight is 296 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Isle of Wight without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 28m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Penzance to Isle of Wight, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Wight?

There are 2738+ hotels available in Isle of Wight.

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

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Westbury (Wilts)
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Fratton
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
8h 28m
£153–275
Train, ferry, line 3 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Fratton
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
5. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Mill3 / ...
10h 26m
£85–155
Bus, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Station
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NQY - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
9h 22m
£152–357
Train, ferry via Bristol
1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Fratton
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
11h 24m
£173–409

Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

10Weekly Planes

5h 5mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 294.1 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Westbury (Wilts), 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 the bus to Newquay Bus Station, take the line 56 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, 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.

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