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How to get fromCowes to Cardiffby ferry, train, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Cardiff by ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Catamaran, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
    6h 8m
    £71–139

  2. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane SOU - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    9h 39m
    £78–306

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 17m
    £113–181

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Cardiff. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Esplanade, take the train to Ryde Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Bus Station, take the line 7 bus to Bus Station, walk to Yarmouth, take the ferry to Lymington, walk to Lymington Pier, take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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