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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain train
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Woolstontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 24m
    £58–108

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memorial Roundabout to Old Steinebus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc3
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5h 55m
    £38–58

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LGW - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 57m
    £78–268

  4. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton 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 37m
    £62–101

  5. Bus, train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Brighton Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Portsmouth & Southseatrain 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 16m
    £56–83

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 100.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Eastbourne to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Brighton, take the train to Woolston, walk to Bridge Link Road, take the bus to WestQuay, 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 Memorial Roundabout to Bus Station via Old Steine, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 55m.

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