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How to get fromCowes to Portland Harbourby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Cowes to Portland Harbour by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Line 1 bus, line 7 bus, ferry, train, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Weymouthtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Weymouth to Portland Harbourtaxi taxi
    5h 15m
    £66–110

  2. Catamaran, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain train
    5h 41m
    £78–139

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  • Distance: 80.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Portland Harbour, England?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Portland Harbour. However, 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 Weymouth, then take the taxi to Portland Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Well Road to Portland Harbour via Transport Interchange, Ryde Esplanade, Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Harbour, Southampton Central, and Weymouth in around 5h 41m.

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