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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £18 - £27 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 1h 33m and costs £27 - £50.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cowes?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cowes is 42 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 1h 33m and costs £27 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Bournemouth to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3392+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
1h 33m
£27–47
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h
£18–26
Train, ferry via Totton Station
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Tottontrain Bournemouth - Winchester / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h 2m
£26–45

Bournemouth to Cowes by train, bus, foot, and ferry

286Weekly Services

1h 33mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Cowes. However, you can 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 a bus from Bournemouth to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 2h.

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