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How to get fromIsle of Wight to Cardiffby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Cardiff by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    4h 52m
    £68–125

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Station North Interchangebus bus Vc5
    3. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    6h 5m
    £82–157

  3. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane SOU - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 45m
    £81–277

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Co-op, walk to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Albion Place, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cardiff Central via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, Station North Interchange, and Reading in around 6h 5m.

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