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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £55 - £110 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Cowes is to train and ferry via Reading which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £110.

How far is it from Swindon to Cowes?

The distance between Swindon and Cowes is 101 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry via Reading which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Swindon to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 632+ hotels available in Cowes.

Swindon to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry via Reading
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
3h 15m
£58–108
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Centraltrain Gloucester - Southampton Central
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
3h 21m
£57–103
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to North Streetbus X5
2. Take the bus from North Street to Blue Boar Rowbus X5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Endless Street to Albion Placebus X7 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 25m

Swindon to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

121Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swindon to Cowes.

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Swindon to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Reading, 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 Fleming Way to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via North Street, Blue Boar Row, Endless Street, Albion Place, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 5h 25m.

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