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

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There are 2 ways to get from Colchester to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3h 52m
    £91–178

  2. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    6h 40m
    £90–171

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, 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 train from Colchester to Blackwater Mill via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Clapham Junction Station, Clapham Junction, Fratton, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 40m.

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