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

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There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to East 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
    4h 2m
    £63–125

  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
    7h 29m
    £171–582

  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 Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 50m
    £83–153

Exeter to East Cowes by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Exeter to East Cowes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to East Cowes. However, you can take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Albion Place, 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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