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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 1m
    £58–114

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    5h 8m
    £39–68

  3. Train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    5h 44m
    £69–137

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 100.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Paddington to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Reading, 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 Paddington Station to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 8m.

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