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How to get fromCharing Cross to Isle of Wightby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2h 58m
    £50–97

  2. Line 87 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross to Wandsworth Plainbus bus 87
    2. Take the bus from Wandsworth Police Station to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5h 3m
    £39–94

  3. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    4h 13m
    £58–101

  4. Train, ferry, line 3 bus via London Victoria

    1. Take the train from London Victoria 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 / ...
    6h 31m
    £70–129

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 96.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Isle of Wight, England?

There is no direct connection from Charing Cross 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 train from London Waterloo to Blackwater Mill via Portsmouth Harbour, The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 4h 13m.

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