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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Cowesby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, line 4 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    3h
    £53–85

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 20m
    £31–56

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Woolstontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 19m
    £52–91

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 72.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Gatwick Airport to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea, walk to Civic Offices, take the bus to Hovertravel Stop, walk to Southsea Hoverport, take the ferry to Ryde Hoverport, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 4 bus to Well Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 20m.

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