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How to get fromCowes to Phillip Islandby ferry, train, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Phillip Island by ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Catamaran, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane LGW - MEL
    4. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    32h 25m
    $764–1,588

  2. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane SOU - MEL
    3. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    37h 5m
    $1,082–3,832

  3. Catamaran, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane LGW - AVV
    4. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Koo Wee Rup Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Koo Wee Rup Station to Wimbeldon Heightsbus bus
    42h 43m
    $1,048–2,772

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$587Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17,184.2 km
  • Duration: 32h 25m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Phillip Island, VIC, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Phillip Island. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Esplanade, take the train to Ryde Pier Head, walk to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, take the ferry to Portsmouth, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Horsham, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, take the bus to Koo Wee Rup Station, then take the bus to Wimbeldon Heights. Alternatively, you can take the line 1 bus to Bus Station, take the line 7 bus to Bus Station, walk to Yarmouth, take the ferry to Lymington, walk to Lymington Pier, take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL), walk to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, take the bus to Skybus Coach Terminal, walk to Southern Cross Coach Terminal, take the bus to Koo Wee Rup Station, then take the bus to Wimbeldon Heights.

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