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How to get fromTorquay to Cowesby train, ferry, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 19m
    £81–158

  2. Line 11 bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cary Parade to Trianglebus bus 11
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 22m
    £69–145

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 47m
    £171–522

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Torquay to Cowes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 167.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Torquay to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Newton Abbot, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Exeter St Davids, walk to Clifton Place, take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal.

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