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How to get fromPenzance to Isle of Wightby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Westbury (Wilts)train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Frattontrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    8h 34m
    £153–275

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    14h 16m
    £41–78

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeNQY - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 30m
    £160–382

  4. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Frattontrain
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    5. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus3 / ...
    10h 32m
    £85–155

  5. Train, ferry via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkwaytrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Frattontrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    11h 29m
    £173–409

Penzance to Isle of Wight by bus and ferry

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration14h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 a bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Station via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 14h 16m.

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