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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 6m
    £135–197

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
    11h 30m
    £66–112

  3. Train, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 9m
    £103–208

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 15m
    £99–328

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 265.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Wolverhampton, 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 Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 11h 30m.

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