What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Reading to Cowes?

The distance between Reading and Cowes is 60 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Cowes?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Reading to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3051+ hotels available in Cowes.

Reading to Cowes - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Reading to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h 8m
£37–54
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 11m
£66–86

Reading to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

114Weekly Services

2h 8mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Cowes.

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Distance: 59.3 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Reading to Cowes. However, you can 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 Reading RailAir to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 11m.

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