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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Brockenhursttrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry Yarmouth Ferry
    3h 40m
    £48–83

  2. Bus, train, ferry, line 7 bus

    1. Take the bus from Furzehill to Tescobus bus Cr8
    2. Take the bus from Tesco to Poole stationbus bus X8
    3. Take the train from Poole to Brockenhursttrain train
    4. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Lymington Piertrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Apes Down Farmbus bus 7 / ...
    4h 36m

  3. Bus, ferry, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Tescobus bus Cr8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Stationbus bus X8
    3. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc1
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 9 / ...
    5h 38m

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Blue Vinny to Kings Statuebus bus Cr8
    2. Take the train from Weymouth to Brockenhursttrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 40m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 65.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the taxi to Moreton (Dorset), take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Lymington Pier, walk to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 7 bus to Apes Down Farm. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Furzehill to Apes Down Farm via Tesco, Poole station, Poole, Brockenhurst, Lymington Pier, Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal, Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal, and Bus Station in around 4h 36m.

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