LOCATION
Getting here
The Isle of Wight is easy to get to, and once you are here you won’t want to leave!
You can get to the Island from London by train and ferry in around two hours, the Isle of Wight is ideally located for English visitors looking for a holiday or short break, and easy to reach from all the major UK airports.
FERRIES
There are up to 200 Isle of Wight ferry crossings a day operating from Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington.
The main links operate for passengers into 5 different Island towns – Ryde, Cowes, East Cowes, Fishbourne and Yarmouth – the latter 3 services also carry vehicles.
More info on Isle of Wight ferry services
TRAINS
There are excellent rail connections to all the major ferry ports, providing fast access to the Isle of Wight from across the UK.
Travel time from London Stations to most of the ports is around 2 hours, and many ferry services coincide with train arrival times – inclusive tickets can also be purchased.
More info on trains to the Isle of Wight
COACHES
The bus stations at Portsmouth and Southampton are both a short distance from the adjoining passenger ferries, allowing coach travel from any connecting destinations.
There are also “all in one” tickets available, which include coach travel to the port, ferry travel and connecting bus service once you arrive on the Island.
More info on coach travel to the Isle of Wight
FLIGHTS
If you are travelling from further afield, or outside the UK, you can reach the Isle of Wight via flights into either of the major London airports at Heathrow and Gatwick.
There are also regional flights available into Bournemouth and Southampton which will give shorter connection times to the Island.
Where to find us
Set in a beautiful and secluded valley, yet in a central location, Island Harbour is the perfect base from which to explore the Island and the Solent. Located in navigable water on the River Medina, the marina is approximately two miles upstream from Cowes, just above the Folly Reach.
Getting around
Public transport is available on the island including trains and bus routes.
To maximise the opportunity to explore, we would recommend bringing a car to the island via the Portsmouth or Southampton ferry routes.
A chain ferry is available between East and West Cowes.