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How to get fromEast Cowes to Plymouthby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from East Cowes to Plymouth by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Westbury

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 49m
    £95–181

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    8h
    £66–111

  3. Ferry, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 3m
    £121–443

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 16m
    £84–174

East Cowes to Plymouth by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between East Cowes, England and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from East Cowes to Plymouth. 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 Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Plymouth Coach Station via Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, Bristol Temple Meads, Temple Meads Stn, and Public Transport Interchange in around 8h.

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