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

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  1. Train, ferry via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain 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
    3h 24m
    £63–142

  2. Line 321 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 50m
    £30–56

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 20m
    £31–57

  4. Fly from Luton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LTN - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 19m
    £65–258

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Luton to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5h
    £88–154

  6. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LHR - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 4m
    £80–312

Luton to Cowes by train, subway, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar281Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 123.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Luton to Cowes. However, you can take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink, walk to West Hampstead station, take the subway to Waterloo station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Albion Place, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 20m.

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