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How to get fromCowes to Southamptonby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Cowes to Southampton by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Line 57 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Rashleys to Bus Stationbus bus 57
    2. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    3h 3m
    £22–39

  2. Line 1 bus, line 7 bus, ferry, taxi, line 9 bus

    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 taxi from Lymington to Applemore Tescotaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Applemore Tesco to WestQuaybus bus 9 / ...
    3h 33m
    £69–93

  3. Line 1 bus, line 7 bus, ferry, taxi, line 9 bus via Marlands

    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 taxi from Lymington to Applemore Tescotaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Applemore Tesco to Marlandsbus bus 9
    3h 34m
    £69–93

  4. Line 1 bus, line 7 bus, ferry

    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
    3h 41m
    £23–41

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  • Distance: 36 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Southampton. However, you can take the line 57 bus to Bus Station, walk to Yarmouth, take the ferry to Lymington, walk to Lymington Pier, take the train to Brockenhurst, then take the train to Southampton Central. 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, take the taxi to Applemore Tesco, then take the line 9 bus to WestQuay.

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