What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £17 - £35 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 2h 29m and costs £17 - £35.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Cowes?

The distance between Basingstoke and Cowes is 45 miles.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 29m and costs £17 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Cowes?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Basingstoke to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3074+ hotels available in Cowes.

Basingstoke to Cowes - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 4 bus

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton CentralLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry TerminalEast Cowes Ferry
2h 29m
£17–33
Train, ferry, line 4 bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverport
3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Road4
2h 56m
£26–50

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 44.4 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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 Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to East Cowes Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Well Road via Portsmouth Harbour, The Hard Interchange, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 2h 56m.

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