What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £26 - £60 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £90.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Cowes?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Cowes is 92 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Cowes?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Waterloo Station to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 1543+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h 28m
£36–86
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus 030
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
5h 22m
£27–55
Bus, ferry via Central Station
1. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
5h 4m
£36–53

Waterloo Station to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

218Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Cowes.

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Distance: 91.4 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Victoria Coach Station, Green Line Coach Station, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 5h 4m.

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