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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 6m
    £60–213

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    11h 32m
    £45–82

  3. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to The Hard Interchangebus
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
    7h 28m
    £98–294

  4. Train, ferry via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Brockenhursttrain
    3. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry
    8h 42m
    £131–311

  5. Train, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry
    6h 45m
    £106–232

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Wolverhampton, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to East Cowes Ferry Terminal, walk to Well Road, then take the line 5 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 11h 32m.

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