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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 2m
    £83–161

  2. Train, bus, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Malls to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    9h 11m
    £97–196

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 37m
    £173–526

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paignton to Isle of Wight.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Paignton to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), 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 train from Paignton to Blackwater Mill via Exeter St Davids, Basingstoke, The Malls, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 11m.

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