- How long is the Isle of Wight Without a Car: An Island Circuit by Train, Bus and Ferry route?
- This route takes 8 days taking in 6 stops.
- Where does this route start and end?
- The route runs from Ryde to Ryde in Isle of Wight, England.
- When is the best time to travel this route?
- The best time to travel this route is April to October.
- How active is this route?
- Activity level: Easy-going. Easy-going and accessible for most fitness levels.
- What transport do I need for this route?
- This is a drive-free route — no car required.
- What budget do I need for this route?
- Mid-range spending — expect comfortable accommodation and a mix of dining options.
- What type of accommodation suits this route?
- Mixed accommodation works well along this route.
- What is the pace of this trip?
- Relaxed — plenty of time to linger at each stop.
- What type of trip is this?
- This route is well-suited to: Coastal, Beach, Drive-free, Scenic, Culture.
- Are there any practical tips for this route?
- Buy a 48-hour or longer Rover bus ticket on arrival; it covers nearly all the island bus travel on this loop. The Cowes Floating Bridge chain ferry links Cowes and East Cowes in minutes; Osborne House is a short walk or bus from the East Cowes side. The open-top Needles Breezer (route 7) runs roughly March to early November; outside that, use the year-round service to Alum Bay. Take the Island Coaster (route 12) from the west; it is one of the most scenic bus rides on the island. The Island Line train links Shanklin, Sandown and Ryde; change at Smallbrook Junction for the heritage Steam Railway. Check the FastCat or hovercraft timetable and allow a buffer; the pier head train connects directly to the ferry.
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