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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ghent to Cowes by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 40m
    £52–95

  2. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BRU - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 44m
    £126–306

  3. Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BRU - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 30m
    £98–296

  4. Train, train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to London City Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane RTM - LCY
    4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 5m
    £165–476

  5. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane AMS - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 53m
    £145–383

  6. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane AMS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 27m
    £121–336

  7. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London Gatwick Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane AMS - LGW
    4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 49m
    £136–362

Brussels Airport (BRU) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 298.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Ghent to Cowes. However, you can take the bus to London Victoria, take the bus to Coach Station, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) 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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