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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Isle of Wight is to bus and ferry via Central Station which costs £19 - £24 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Isle of Wight is to train and ferry and line 7 bus which takes 3h 20m and costs £27 - £45.

How far is it from Poole to Isle of Wight?

The distance between Poole and Isle of Wight is 40 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Isle of Wight without a car is to train and ferry and line 7 bus which takes 3h 20m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Poole to Isle of Wight, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Wight?

There are 2324+ hotels available in Isle of Wight.

Poole to Isle of Wight - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 7 bus, and bus

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

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, line 7 bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Brockenhurst
2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Waverley7
3h 20m
£27–40
Bus, ferry via Central Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central StationUk061
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry TerminalEast Cowes Ferry
3h 44m
£19–24
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to The Hard Interchange206
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde HoverportIOW Hovercraft
4h 41m
£31–47

Poole to Isle of Wight by bus and ferry

194Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.5 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Lymington Pier, walk to Lymington, take the ferry to Yarmouth, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 7 bus to The Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Central Station, Red Funnel Terminal, Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, East Cowes Ferry Terminal, and Well Road in around 3h 44m.

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