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London to Isle of Wight

How to get from London to Isle of Wight by road and by rail — with the stops worth knowing about — and what's waiting when you arrive.

🚗 By car

3h 15m · 103 miles

Typical driving time without stops, from the centre of London to the heart of Isle of Wight. Add time for traffic and breaks.

Service stations on the way

  • mile 13 Moto Heston Westbound Moto towing-friendly
  • mile 13 Moto Heston Eastbound Moto towing-friendly
  • mile 33 Wisley North
  • mile 33 Wisley South
  • mile 45 Eashing Service Station
  • mile 57 Liphook Services
  • mile 65 Petersfield Services
  • mile 79 Farlington Services
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🚆 By train

Nearest station to the centre of Isle of Wight: Shanklin · from London Waterloo

No direct or one-change trains in the next two hours — the live planner shows other options.

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Where to stay in Isle of Wight

Mill Reach

Mill Reach

🏖️ 2.03 miles from Colwell Bay (Excellent water quality)

Yarmouth, Southern England

Sleeps 4

£590 per break

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Drive times from OpenRouteService; live trains from National Rail Enquiries. Times are typical, not a promise — check before you set off.