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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 18m
    £85–157

  2. Bus, train, ferry, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9 to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Blackwater Millbus bus 3 / ...
    9h 42m
    £93–158

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 178.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Isle of Wight. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, 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 Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Blackwater Mill via Bridgend Bus Station Stand 9, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Central, Portsmouth Harbour, The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 42m.

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