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How to get fromIsle of Wight to Dorsetby ferry, train, or bus

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

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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 Moreton (Dorset)train train Southampton Central - Weymouth / ...
    3h 29m
    £53–93

  2. Line 7 bus, ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Blacksmiths to Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Lymington Pier to Brockenhursttrain train
    4. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Pooletrain train
    5. Take the bus from Poole station to Tescobus bus X8
    6. Take the bus from Tesco to Dorchester Road Traffic Lightsbus bus Cr8 / ...
    5h 23m

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Weymouthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kings Statue to Blue Vinnybus bus Cr8
    5h 42m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 74.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Dorset. 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 Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Moreton (Dorset), then take the taxi to Dorset. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Blacksmiths to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Bus Station, Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal, Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal, Lymington Pier, Brockenhurst, Poole, Poole station, and Tesco in around 5h 23m.

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