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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    3h 15m
    £62–106

  2. Train, ferry via Woking

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Wokingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 29m
    £49–103

  3. 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
    5h 21m

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  • Distance: 88.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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 Portsmouth & Southsea, walk to Civic Offices, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 4 bus to Well Road. 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 21m.

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