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How to get fromCowes to Gatwick Airportby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cowes to Gatwick Airport 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
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain train
    3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3h 26m
    £58–114

  2. Ferry, line 1 bus, line 65 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bargate to Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Guildford stationbus bus 65
    4. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    5h 3m
    £30–50

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025 / ...
    3h 57m
    £35–60

  4. Ferry, train via Barnham

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3h 50m
    £53–100

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 111.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Gatwick Airport. 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 Basingstoke, take the train to Clapham Junction, then take the train to Gatwick Airport. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to South Terminal Bus Station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 57m.

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