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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Wight is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £140 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Wight is to train and fly and ferry which takes 7h 35m and costs £90 - £260.

How far is it from Stranraer to Isle of Wight?

The distance between Stranraer and Isle of Wight is 481 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Isle of Wight without a car is to train and ferry which takes 15h 36m and costs £130 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Stranraer to Isle of Wight, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Wight?

There are 2763+ hotels available in Isle of Wight.

Stranraer to Isle of Wight - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Stranraer to Isle of Wight by train, plane, 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, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)GLA - SOU
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 35m
£90–251
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pier030
4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
17h 20m
£65–140
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fratton
5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
15h 36m
£132–426
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)GLA - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southsea
5. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
8h 31m
£85–204
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EDI - SOU
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
8h 47m
£142–277
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
9h 29m
£136–331
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydon
5. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbour
6. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
10h 3m
£126–247
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
9h 52m
£94–257

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Isle of Wight.

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Distance: 478.4 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Co-op, then take the line 1 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Bus Station via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 15h 36m.

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