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How to get fromMaidstone to Isle of Wightby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4h 48m
    £92–162

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Old Steinebus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc3
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    8h 4m
    £42–62

  3. Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    7h 12m
    £61–109

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 138.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Maidstone to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to London Victoria, take the train to Fratton, take the taxi to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 9 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maidstone East to Blackwater Mill via London Victoria, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 7h 12m.

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