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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, line 1 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    2h 35m
    £43–60
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station North Interchange to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc5
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    3h 30m
    £36–58

Reading to Isle of Wight by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Isle of Wight. However, you can 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 Station North Interchange to Bus Station via Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h 30m.

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