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

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

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    9h 23m
    €69–152

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    10h 30m
    €49–93

  3. Ferry, bus via Dover

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700
    10h 11m
    €56–95

Cowes to Calais by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar71Weekly Services
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Calais. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd, take the line 11 bus to Victoria Coach Station, walk to London Victoria, then take the bus to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Well Road to Calais via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 10h 11m.

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