How do I get to Isle of Wight by public transport?

Getting to the Isle of Wight by train from London takes just over two hours and there are regular services on SWR to Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington. The mainland ports, there are frequent, daily crossings to the Isle of Wight on Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel.



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One of the most convenient ways of reaching the Isle of Wight is by train. Each of our three mainland ports is only moments from a well-connected railway station, from where you can hop on the ferry and be on the Island in as little as 22 minutes.

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There's so much to do in three days on the Isle of Wight, and it's all so close together. To drive, the island is only an hour across, and it's only 30 minutes top to bottom. You can see and do a lot in a short amount of time. Good, because there's lots to do!

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The cost of living on the Island is pretty much in line with anywhere else on the south coast. In some cases, it can be a little more expensive as everything has to be shipped across by ferry. This has led to a relatively high cost of groceries which is actually on a par with London.

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We always recommend you book in advance to ensure space on your chosen sailing.

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The village of Brighstone on the Isle of Wight's eastern coast boasts undeniable beauty, with its thatched-roofed cottages and traditional stone architecture.

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London to Isle of Wight train In order to get to the Isle of Wight from London by train, you should catch one of the regular trains to Portsmouth. South Western Railway run the most direct service between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour, with most journeys only an hour and 40 minutes long.

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Southsea (Portsmouth) to Ryde This crossing is also the fastest service to the Isle of Wight, taking just 10 minutes, and is linked at Southsea to both Portsmouth Harbour train station and “The Hard” bus station by the regular Hoverbus service.

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