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How to get fromPort Solent to Cowesby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Solent to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Portchester to Woolstontrain train Littlehampton - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    1h 54m
    £20–34

  2. Line 18 bus, ferry, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Allaway Avenue Shops to Clarence Pierbus bus 18
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    3h
    £26–30

  3. Line 3 bus, Catamaran, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Woofferton Road to The Hard Interchangebus bus 3
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    3h 25m

Port Solent to Cowes by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Port Solent, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Port Solent to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Woolston, walk to Bridge Link Road, take the line 13 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 Allaway Avenue Shops to Well Road via Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h.

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