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 2h 10m.

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 2h 10m 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 2h 10m and costs £18 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Port Solent to Isle of Wight, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Wight?

There are 2605+ hotels available in Isle of Wight.

Port Solent to Isle of Wight - 3 ways to travel via ferry, line 9 bus, and bus

There are 3 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 / ...
2h 10m
£18–23
Bus, Catamaran, line 9 bus
1. Take the bus from Racecourse Lane to The Hard InterchangeX4 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminal
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Station9 / ...
2h 24m
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 / ...
4h
£20–23

Port Solent to Isle of Wight by bus and ferry

99Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Port Solent to Isle of Wight.

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Distance: 17.8 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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 Racecourse Lane to Bus Station via The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade, and Transport Interchange in around 2h 24m.

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