Three international airports are located around London, from where rail and coach routes link the airports to the cities of Portsmouth and Southampton (and Southampton International airport) on the south coast, from where frequent ferry-routes cross to the Isle of Wight.

Southampton International Airport: www.southamptonairport.com
-By train: The airport terminal is less than 50 metres from Southampton Airport (Parkway) Station, with an approx. 7 minute train journey to Southampton Central rail station. A free bus is available from Southampton Central rail station to the Isle of Wight passenger ferry.

London-Heathrow Airport: www.heathrowairport.com
-By train : Take the 'Heathrow Express' train to London Paddington Station (15 minutes www.heathrowexpress.co.uk). Then connect across London city by Underground train from Paddington Station to London Waterloo Station. Travel by train from London Waterloo Station to Portsmouth Harbour Station (90 minutes), or travel by train from London Waterloo Station to Southampton Central Station (90 minutes).

London-Gatwick Airport: www.gatwickairport.com
Trains run direct from Gatwick Airport to both Southampton Central Station and Portsmouth Harbour Station. Gatwick to Southampton Central Station (2 hours). Gatwick to Portsmouth Harbour Station (1 hour 40 minutes).

London-Stansted Airport : www.stanstedairport.com
Stansted airport is located at Junction 8 of the M11 Motorway. Rail links are via London, and coach services are also available. For travel information from this airport please visit the website listed above or call +44 (0)870 0000303.