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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £65 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Cowes is to train and ferry via Southampton Central which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £90.

How far is it from Croydon to Cowes?

The distance between Croydon and Cowes is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry via Southampton Central which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Croydon to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3012+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Croydon 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 via Southampton Central
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton CentralLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalRedJet West Cowes
3h 13m
£42–88
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth HarbourLondon Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde HoverportIOW Hovercraft
3h 36m
£33–68
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station032 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 37m
£41–64

Croydon to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

162Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 95.3 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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 Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, 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, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 5h 37m.

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