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

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Kent 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 Portsmouth Harbour to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    6h 31m
    £91–170

  2. Line 3 bus, ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    7h 49m
    £64–114

  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 Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    8h 4m
    £102–329

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Kent. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, walk to Hovertravel Stop, take the bus to The Hard Interchange, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to London Victoria, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blackwater Mill to Lenham via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 49m.

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