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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Southampton Central

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 52m
    £75–173

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h
    £43–87

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LTN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 34m
    £73–282

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    5h 32m
    £97–183

  5. Train, ferry via Reading

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station 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
    5h 43m
    £95–169

Cambridge to Cowes by train, subway, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cambridge to Cowes. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Albion Place, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h.

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