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How to get fromCowes to Bournemouthby ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    1h 31m
    £27–48

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Bournemouthbus bus Uk061
    2h 42m
    £18–26

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Albion Place to Totton Stationbus bus 12 / ...
    3. Take the train from Totton to Bournemouthtrain train
    2h 14m
    £25–45

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

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Bournemouth. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Bournemouth via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Central Station in around 2h 42m.

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