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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £25 - £85 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £65.

How far is it from Crawley to Cowes?

The distance between Crawley and Cowes is 81 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Crawley to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3076+ hotels available in Cowes.

Crawley to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Crawley to Barnham
2. Take the train from Barnham to Woolston
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
3h 39m
£55–62
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to The Hard Interchange206
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde HoverportIOW Hovercraft
5h 50m
£25–83
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Crawley to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuayX5 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
4h 35m

Crawley to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

119Weekly Services

3h 39mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 80.4 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Crawley to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Barnham, take the train to Woolston, walk to Bridge Link Road, take the line 19 bus to Platform Tavern, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crawley to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Portsmouth Harbour, The Hard Interchange, WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 35m.

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