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How to get fromCowes to The Needlesby ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cowes to The Needles by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Barnham to Horshamtrain train
    2h 59m
    £47–74

  2. Line 4 bus, Catamaran, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Well Road to Transport Interchangebus bus 4
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Pier Head Terminal to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    3h 37m
    £38–68

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from WestQuay to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    4h 30m
    £42–67

  4. Ferry, bus, line 200 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    4. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 200
    5h 11m
    £47–64

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  • Distance: 77.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and The Needles, England?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to The Needles. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Barnham, then take the train to Horsham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Larksfield via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, WestQuay, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour, Horsham, and Railway Station in around 4h 30m.

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