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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    4h 28m
    £96–133

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    5h 35m
    £43–85

  3. Fly from Birmingham Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 55m
    £121–206

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 47m
    £124–259

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Isle of Wight.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Isle of Wight. However, you can 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 a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station via Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, and Co-op in around 5h 35m.

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