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

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

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  1. Ferry, train via Westbury

    best
    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 27m
    £84–157

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Torquaytrain train
    5h 35m
    £71–151

  3. 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 Torquaytrain train
    6h 57m
    £120–463

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Newton Abbot, then take the train to Torquay. 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 Torquay.

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