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How to get fromCowes to Eastbourneby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cowes to Eastbourne by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    3. Take the train from Brighton to Eastbournetrain train
    4h 1m
    £57–111

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Old Steinebus bus Vc3
    3. Take the bus from North Street to Railway Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    5h 35m
    £39–57

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brighton Station to Cornfield Roadbus bus 12X / ...
    4h 24m
    £50–91

  4. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SOU - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Eastbournetrain train
    6h 44m
    £76–280

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

Calendar214Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Eastbourne. 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, take the train to Brighton, then take the train to Eastbourne. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Cornfield Road via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, Brighton, and Brighton Station in around 4h 24m.

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