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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    7h 11m
    £129–192

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus B7
    8h 49m
    £68–132

  3. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 59m
    £109–224

  4. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Blackwater Mill to Transport Interchangebus bus 3 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to The Mallsbus bus Vc5
    4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain train
    10h 44m
    £124–202

  5. Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 42m
    £115–349

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 235.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Chester. 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, take the train to Stafford, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Co-op, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Bargate, Bus Station, and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 49m.

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