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How to get fromBasingstoke to Cowesby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Basingstoke to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, Catamaran, line 4 bus

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    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    3h 28m
    £33–65

  2. Train, ferry, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Brockenhursttrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    4h
    £35–64

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  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Portsmouth Harbour, walk to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, take the train to Ryde Esplanade, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 4 bus to Well Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Park Gates via Brockenhurst, Lymington Pier, Lymington, Yarmouth, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h.

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