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How to get fromCowes to Southampton Portby bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Southampton Port by bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Line 7 bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7
    2. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Lymington to Southampton Porttaxi taxi
    3h 9m
    £92–121

  2. Line 57 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rashleys to Bus Stationbus bus 57
    2. Take the ferry from Yarmouth to Lymingtonferry ferry
    3h 12m
    £24–42

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

    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 Lymington Pier to Brockenhursttrain train
    5. Take the train from Brockenhurst to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3h 50m
    £25–44

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  • Distance: 36.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Southampton Port. 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, then take the taxi to Southampton Port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rashleys to Regents Park Road via Bus Station, Yarmouth, Lymington, Lymington Pier, Brockenhurst, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 3h 12m.

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