We are very easy to find and much closer than you think. Whether you are travelling to The Needles Park by car, train, bus or coach we have some easy to follow links and advice on the best way to get here. If you cannot find the information you are looking for or would like any addtional advice on making travel arrangements, then please do not hesitate to contact us.

By Car

Main Roads
The Needles Park is Sign Posted by all the main roads.
A3054 via Yarmouth
B3401 and B3399 via Freshwater
A3055 via Freshwater Bay

By Bus

Number 7 Southern Vectis
The number 7 Southern Vectis bus from Newport serves Alum Bay regularly. Bus enquiry helpline 0870 608 2 608
Website: www.islandbuses.info

The Needles Tour Bus
An open top bus operates between Yarmouth and Alum Bay. After stopping at the Park it winds its way along the cliff top to the National Trust property, The Needles Battery.

Island Coaster
The Southern Vectis Island Coaster serves The Needles Park every day in the summer. Leaving from Ryde at 9.30 and 10.00 am travelling to the East Wight including Seaview, Bembridge, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor to collect passengers and then on to The Needles Park for a full day before leaving again at 4.30 and 5.00pm.

By Ferry

Wightlink
Lymington to Yarmouth route – Car & Passenger Ferry
The shortest and fastest vehicle route to the Isle of Wight. This 35 minute route is served by three new ferries, Wight Light, Wight Sky and Wight Sun. You can sit back in the lounges, with bar and café facilities, or relax on the observation decks as you cruise the most picturesque route to the IOW. This is the nearest ferry route to us – we are only 15 minutes drive from the terminal.

Portsmouth to Fishbourne – Car & Passenger Ferry
This crossing is approximately 40 minutes and connects Central and the Eastern side of the Isle Wight with the mainland. There are café-bar facilities, spacious lounges, observation decks and frequent round-the-clock sailings all year.

Hovertravel
Portsmouth (Southsea) to Ryde – Passenger Ferry
Hovertravel provides the fastest Isle of Wight ferry service across the Solent and is the world's longest running and only commercial hovercraft operator. Our passenger ferry service takes you directly to the shore at Southsea or Ryde in just 10 minutes. Easy onward travel connections are available with our Hoverbus to Portsmouth, bus and train connections at Ryde plus large car parks at both terminals.

Red Funnel Isle of Wight Ferries
Southampton to East Cowes – Car & Passenger Ferry
The Red Funnel Car Ferry service operates an hourly crossing between Southampton and East Cowes, Isle of Wight. The RoRo ferries can carry over 200 vehicles and upto 800 passengers, and offer comfortable seating, hot food, bar service and the opportunity to enjoy a leisurely cruise down Southampton water and across the Solent.