How do I get from London to Isle of Wight without car?
How do I get from London to Isle of Wight without car? London to Isle of Wight train In order to get to the Isle of Wight from London by train, you should catch one of the regular trains to Portsmouth. South Western Railway run the most direct service between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour, with most journeys only an hour and 40 minutes long.
Can you fly from London to the Isle of Wight?
In a very short time, you can fly to the Isle of Wight from the centre of London. Ideal if you fancy lunch with a difference, or travelling with friends to the festivals, or even looking for the perfect romantic break.
Can you walk around the Isle of Wight in a day?
The Isle of Wight coastal path is about 70 miles. You can obviously walk it in a couple of days if you're a lunatic, or you can take a month doing it if you really want to, but bear in mind that some parts of the route are very rural so don't have many accommodation options.
Is Isle of Wight expensive?
The cost of living on the Island is pretty much in line with anywhere else on the south coast. In some cases, it can be a little more expensive as everything has to be shipped across by ferry. This has led to a relatively high cost of groceries which is actually on a par with London.
How many days are enough for Isle of Wight?
There's so much to do in three days on the Isle of Wight, and it's all so close together. To drive, the island is only an hour across, and it's only 30 minutes top to bottom. You can see and do a lot in a short amount of time. Good, because there's lots to do!
What is the easiest way to get to the Isle of Wight?
Crossing the Water There are lots of easy ways to get yourself onto the Island. If you're in your car then you have a choice of car ferries at Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington which run frequently. You can also use these ferries as foot passengers or if you are bringing your bike with you.
Is a day trip to Isle of Wight worth it?
Your Island escape. The Isle of Wight is the ideal day trip destination – beautifully scenic, full of places to visit and wonderfully easy to get to. An antidote to months stuck indoors, the Island is a mix of sweeping coastlines, rolling hills and serene open spaces. And beaches – you can't miss the beaches!
How do I get to Isle of Wight by public transport?
Getting to the Isle of Wight by train from London takes just over two hours and there are regular services on SWR to Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington. The mainland ports, there are frequent, daily crossings to the Isle of Wight on Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel.
How do I get to the Isle of Wight by train from London?
Getting to the Isle of Wight The simplest way to reach the island from the mainland is via Portsmouth. We operate direct trains from London Victoria to Portsmouth that will have you breathing in fresh sea air in around two hours.