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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Westbury

    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 39m
    £81–147

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    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 47m
    £70–138

  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
    8h 28m
    £173–343

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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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