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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to The Needles by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Line 4 bus, ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Well Road to Transport Interchangebus bus 4
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2h 57m
    £49–77

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 58m
    £48–93

  3. Ferry, bus, line 23 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Marine Paradebus bus Vc3
    3. Take the bus from Marine Parade to Larksfieldbus bus 23 / ...
    5h 1m

Cowes to The Needles by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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 line 4 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, walk to Hovertravel Stop, take the bus to Civic Offices, walk to Portsmouth & Southsea, then take the train to Horsham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Well Road to Larksfield via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, and Marine Parade in around 5h 1m.

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