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How to get fromCheltenham to Cowesby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 13m
    £70–122

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 444
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 45m
    £46–99

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus bus X52
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 28m
    £58–84

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 6m
    £158–279

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 133.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Cheltenham to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Oxford, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 5h 28m.

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