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

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There are 5 ways to get from Folkestone to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 25m
    £78–178

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus007
    2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Southampton Central Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 14m
    £42–68

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeLGW - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 10m
    £92–316

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Woolstontrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 18m
    £61–107

  5. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
    2. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Vauxhall St George Wharf PierferryRb6 / ...
    3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Southampton Centraltrain
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 30m

Folkestone to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone 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 bus from Bouverie Road West to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Green Line Coach Station, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 14m.

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