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How to get fromExeter to Newportby train, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Newport by train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Westbury

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 21m
    £71–140

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Eastleightrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 34m
    £66–132

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 15m
    £160–502

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Malls to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 11m
    £84–163

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 38m
    £140–260

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Newport. However, you can take the train to Westbury (Wilts), 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 Towngate. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, 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 Lugley Street.

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