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How to get fromCowes to Portsmouthby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cowes to Portsmouth by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 4 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Well Road to Transport Interchangebus bus 4
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    1h 1m
    £25–28

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the bus from WestQuay to Victoria Parkbus bus X5 / ...
    2h 27m
    £20–26

Cowes to Portsmouth by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar286Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Portsmouth. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Hoverport, then take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Victoria Park via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal and WestQuay in around 2h 27m.

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