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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 31m
    £80–170

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Knebworth Park Estatebus bus K04
    3. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stationbus bus K08
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 13m
    £53–112

  3. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 32m
    £120–241

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Southampton Centraltrain train Nottingham - Bournemouth
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    7h 13m
    £127–189

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Sutton

    1. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to East Croydontrain train
    3. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus bus X4 / ...
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 52m

  6. Fly from East Midlands Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 34m
    £142–409

Grantham to Cowes by train, subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Grantham to Cowes. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall, take the train to London Waterloo, 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 Grantham to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Stn, Knebworth Park Estate, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 13m.

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