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

The cheapest way to get from Port Solent to Isle of Wight is to ferry and line 9 bus which costs £18 - £23 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Port Solent to Isle of Wight is to ferry and line 9 bus which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £23.

How far is it from Port Solent to Isle of Wight?

The distance between Port Solent and Isle of Wight is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from Port Solent to Isle of Wight without a car is to ferry and line 9 bus which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Port Solent to Isle of Wight, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Wight?

There are 2314+ hotels available in Isle of Wight.

Port Solent to Isle of Wight - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and line 9 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Port Solent to Isle of Wight by ferry or bus

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Ferry, line 9 bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde HoverportIOW Hovercraft
2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Station9 / ...
1h 34m
£18–23
Line 18 bus, ferry, line 3 bus
1. Take the bus from Allaway Avenue Shops to Clarence Pier18
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Mill3 / ...
3h 17m
£20–23

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 17.8 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Solent to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the bus to Victoria Park, walk to City Shops South, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk 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 Allaway Avenue Shops to Blackwater Mill via Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h 17m.

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