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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 39m
    £128–191

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    9h 55m
    £61–100

  3. Train, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain 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 13m
    £108–223

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Foregate Street Stop DD to Bus Stationbus bus 84
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 54m
    £129–187

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 19m
    £104–333

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 235.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Chester to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Stafford, 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 Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 55m.

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