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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4h 59m
    £104–183

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 29m
    £46–97

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LTN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 18m
    £70–286

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chichestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc3
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 3m
    £89–174

  5. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Chichestertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    7h 33m
    £94–168

  6. Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station North Interchange 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 / ...
    8h 34m
    £94–172

Cambridge to Isle of Wight by train, taxi, ferry, and bus

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 159.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Fratton, take the taxi to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 9 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, and Co-op in around 6h 29m.

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