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

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There are 6 ways to get from Penzance to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 37m
    £155–276

  2. Fly Land'S End Airport to Exeter, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LEQ - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 19m
    £102–398

  3. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NQY - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 4m
    £166–396

  4. Train, ferry via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to St Denystrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 7m
    £130–254

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    10h 27m
    £159–287

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Penzance 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
    11h 10m
    £143–281

Penzance to Isle of Wight by train, taxi, ferry, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 294.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Penzance to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Westbury (Wilts), 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 the train to Truro, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 94 bus to Newquay Airport, walk to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, 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.

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