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How to get fromManchester to Isle of Wightby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    6h 2m
    £142–197

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    9h 25m
    £61–101

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, bus, ferry, line 1 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the bus from Central Station to Red Jet Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 10m
    £92–196

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 16m
    £88–306

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

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, walk to Co-op, then take the line 1 bus to Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 25m.

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