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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Fratton to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 42m
    £97–189

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    8h 36m
    £54–102

  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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SOU - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 4m
    £114–354

  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 Armoury Waybus bus 030
    4. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 44m
    £75–174

  5. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus

    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 London Victoriabus bus Vc4
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    10h 4m
    £55–104

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Folkestone. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, take the taxi to Fratton, take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Euston station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Folkestone Central. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bouverie Road West via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h 36m.

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