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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 16m
    £46–73

  2. Bus, line 32 bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkway Station to Newbury Wharfbus bus X34 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Railway Stationbus bus 32
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 13m
    £34–58

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 27m
    £60–86

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 76.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Didcot to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Reading, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Newbury Wharf, Railway Station, Basingstoke, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 13m.

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