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How to get fromCowes to Torquayby ferry, bus, train or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, line 19 bus, train, line 12 bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Platform Tavern to Central Stationbus bus 19 / ...
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Salisburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbottrain train
    6. Take the bus from Rail Station to Cary Paradebus bus 12
    5h 29m
    £58–82

  2. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    6h 59m
    £204–607

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Newton Abbottrain train
    5h 41m
    £82–128

Cowes to Torquay by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Torquay. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the line 19 bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Exeter St Davids, take the train to Newton Abbot, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 12 bus to Cary Parade. 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 Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, take the bus to St Davids Station, walk to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Paignton.

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