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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 17m
    £82–163

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 39m
    £45–119

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LCY - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 11m
    £112–488

  4. Train, ferry via Eastbourne

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train train
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Woolstontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 22m
    £73–103

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus bus 814 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    7h 29m

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LGW - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 34m
    £95–316

Dover to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Cowes. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Farringdon, walk to Farringdon Without, take the train to Reading, 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 train from Dover Priory to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Victoria, London Victoria, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h 39m.

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