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How to get fromEast Cowes to Portsmouth Harbourby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from East Cowes to Portsmouth Harbour by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 4 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Well Road to Transport Interchangebus bus 4
    2. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    1h 12m
    £26–30

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminalferry ferry East Cowes Ferry
    2. Take the bus from WestQuay to The Hard Interchangebus bus X5 / ...
    3h 6m

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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between East Cowes, England and Portsmouth Harbour, England?

There is no direct connection from East Cowes to Portsmouth Harbour. 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 The Hard Interchange, then walk to Portsmouth Harbour. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Portsmouth Harbour via Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, WestQuay, and The Hard Interchange in around 3h 6m.

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