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How to get fromDorchester to Cowesby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Dorchester to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Centraltrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2h 32m
    £39–72

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Coach Stationbus bus 160
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 2m
    £26–47

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  • Distance: 68.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Bournemouth Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 2m.

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