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How to get fromEastbourne to Cowesby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Brightontrain train
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 59m
    £57–110

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Memorial Roundabout to Old Steinebus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the bus from Old Steine to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc3
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    6h 8m
    £38–58

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cornfield Road to Brighton Stationbus bus 12X / ...
    2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 52m
    £51–92

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LGW - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 28m
    £76–265

Eastbourne to Cowes by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Eastbourne to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Brighton, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cornfield Road to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Brighton Station, Brighton, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 52m.

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