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

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Manchester 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 RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 32m
    £138–205

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    8h 24m
    £60–134

  3. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly

    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
    4h 12m
    £92–197

  4. Line 1 bus, ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Co-opbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 55m
    £98–327

Isle of Wight to Manchester by bus, ferry, foot, and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Manchester. 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 WestQuay, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Co-op, Red Jet Ferry Terminal, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 24m.

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