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How to get fromCroydon to Cowesby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Basingstoke

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    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 49m
    £48–90

  2. Bus, ferry via Central Station

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 6m

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LGW - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 53m
    £71–261

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Havanttrain train
    2. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 30m
    £57–93

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 30m

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Croydon to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Basingstoke, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, Southampton Central Station, Central Station, Bargate WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h 6m.

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