There are 2 ways to get from Cowes to Reading by ferry, train, or bus
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 26m£40–61Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 34m£52–79
Cowes to Reading by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Reading is to ferry and train which costs £40 - £65 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cowes to Reading is to ferry and train which takes 2h 26m and costs £40 - £65.
The distance between Cowes and Reading is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Cowes to Reading without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 26m and costs £40 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Cowes to Reading, including transfers.
There are 1479+ hotels available in Reading.
What companies run services between Cowes, England and Reading, England?
There is no direct connection from Cowes to Reading. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, then take the train to Reading. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Reading RailAir via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 34m.
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–30
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +44 2380 019192
- post@redfunnel.co.uk
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Red Funnel
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