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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Cowes by plane, train, ferry, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane DCA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chichester to Woolstontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 57m
    £395–976

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane IAD - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 25m
    £240–985

  3. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DCA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 8m
    £386–1,318

  4. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane IAD - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 10m
    £299–700

  5. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BWI - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 51m
    £329–1,406

  6. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane PHL - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 45m
    £419–1,308

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£293Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Cowes. However, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Chichester, take the train to Woolston, walk to Bridge Link Road, take the line 19 bus to Platform Tavern, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to London Paddington, 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.

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