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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

    best
    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 30m
    £23–34

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Racecourse Lane to WestQuaybus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2h 17m
    £19–25

  3. Ferry, line 4 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    3. Take the ferry from East Cowes Floating Bridge to West Cowes Floating Bridgeferry ferry
    1h 56m

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

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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 Racecourse Lane to West Cowes Floating Bridge via Victoria Park, City Shops South, Hovertravel Stop, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, Transport Interchange, Well Road, and East Cowes Floating Bridge in around 1h 56m.

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