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How to get fromBrighton to Isle of Wightby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Brighton to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Woolstontrain train Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    3h 13m
    £47–81

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc3
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    3h 40m
    £33–51

  3. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    5h 10m
    £51–77

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 76.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Brighton to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Woolston, walk to Bridge Link Road, take the bus to WestQuay, 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 Old Steine to Bus Station via Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h 40m.

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