How can you get to the Isle of Wight?

There are a few different ways to get to the Isle of Wight, depending on your starting point.

By car

* From the mainland, the Isle of Wight is accessible via the A3023 road, which crosses the Solent via the Portsmouth Harbour.

* The A3023 leads to the Isle of Wight's main port, Portsmouth, where you can take a car ferry to the island.

* The car ferry journey from Portsmouth to Fishbourne on the Isle of Wight takes around 45 minutes.

By train

* There are direct train services from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, which take around 2 hours.

* From Portsmouth Harbour, you can take a short ferry ride to the Isle of Wight.

By bus

* There are direct bus services from London Victoria to Portsmouth, which take around 3 hours.

* From Portsmouth, you can take a bus to the Isle of Wight.

By air

* There is a small airport on the Isle of Wight, which offers regular flights to and from Southampton and London.

* The flight time from London to the Isle of Wight is around 30 minutes.

Once you're on the Isle of Wight

* There are a number of ways to get around the island, including by car, bus, or bicycle.

* The island is also well-served by a network of footpaths and bridleways, making it a great place to explore on foot or by bike.