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

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There are 4 ways to get from Barnstaple to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 27m
    £87–177

  2. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 48m
    £178–535

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Albion Placebus bus X7 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 9m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Malls to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    9h 22m
    £102–205

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Barnstaple to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet 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 the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to St Davids Station, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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 Jet 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.

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