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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £90.

How far is it from Dorking to Cowes?

The distance between Dorking and Cowes is 87 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Dorking to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3221+ hotels available in Cowes.

Dorking to Cowes - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 465 bus, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Dorking 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 Woking to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
3h 22m
£47–90
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Street to Friary Bus Stationbus 32
2. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to Clarence Pierbus Vc4
3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
5h 21m
£35–54
Line 465 bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from West Street to Surbitonbus 465
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 22m
£46–86
Train, ferry via Reading
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 4m
£58–90

Dorking to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

143Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dorking to Cowes.

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Distance: 86.1 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorking to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Guildford, take the train to Woking, 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 Street to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Surbiton, Surbiton, Woking, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 22m.

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