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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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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 23m
    £67–118

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well 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
    6h 54m
    £46–68

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to West Streetbus bus 801
    2. Take the bus from West Street to Railway Stationbus bus S3 / ...
    3. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 50m
    £53–82

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  • Distance: 134.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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 Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via West Street, Railway Station, Oxford, Southampton Central, Central Station, Bargate WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h 50m.

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