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How do I get to the Isle of Wight from….

Our guide to getting to the Isle of Wight from various locaitons

Getting to the Isle of Wight has never been easier, with fast and reliable service everyday. There is no fixed link so the only way over is by boat, hovercraft or may seaplane! Getting here is very easy -once you have travelled to Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington in the New Forest, your short break to the Isle of Wight has practically started. As you leave the harbour the Island is already in view from deck.

Crossing the Solent is all part of the experience of travelling to the Isle of Wight. Fast passenger services from Portsmouth and Southampton can take less than 20 minutes, whilst car ferries can complete the journey in just 40 minutes.

Getting to the Isle of Wight from London

Getting to the Isle of Wight from London

With the beauty of more distant parts of the UK like Cornwall, you can start your break with a short sea crossing that’s just about an hour from the M25!

Getting to the Isle of Wight from Brighton

Getting to the Isle of Wight from Brighton

Whether driving, taking a coach or travelling by train is only about an hour before you are sailing across the Solent before you are sailing across the Solent

Getting to the Isle of Wight from Guildford

Getting to the Isle of Wight from Guildford

Guildford to the Island is just 47 miles to Wightlink’s Portsmouth Gunwharf terminal or 57 miles to the Red Funnel’s terminal in Southampton.

Getting to the Isle of Wight from Reading

Getting to the Isle of Wight from Reading

There are good connecting routes via the M3 from Reading to all three of the mainland ports serving the Isle of Wight in Southampton, Lymington in the New Forest and Portsmouth.

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