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

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There are 2 ways to get from Portland to Isle of Wight by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Brockenhursttrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry ferry Yarmouth Ferry
    4h 31m
    £40–77

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marks and Spencer to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc1
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 34m
    £39–68

Portland to Isle of Wight by bus, foot, train, and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 77.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Lymington Pier, walk to Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 7 bus to Apes Down Farm. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mereside to Bus Station via Kings Statue, Marks and Spencer, Bournemouth Station, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 6h 34m.

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