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How to get fromExeter to Cowesby train, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Cowes by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    3h 54m
    £58–110

  2. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 27m
    £161–321

  3. Train, ferry via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 50m
    £80–140

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Salisbury, 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 the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, 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.

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