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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Colchester is to ferry and train which costs £75 - £170 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Colchester is to ferry and train which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £170.

How far is it from Cowes to Colchester?

The distance between Cowes and Colchester is 148 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Colchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Cowes to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 986+ hotels available in Colchester.

Cowes to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 32m
£79–166
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)plane SOU - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 14m
£104–468
Ferry, train via Reading
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 49m
£96–165

Cowes to Colchester by ferry, bus, train, and subway

143Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Colchester. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Funnel Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester.

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