What is the cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £30 - £65 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gillingham to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £65.

How far is it from Gillingham to Cowes?

The distance between Gillingham and Cowes is 59 miles.

How do I travel from Gillingham to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Gillingham to Cowes?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Gillingham to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3403+ hotels available in Cowes.

Gillingham to Cowes - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Gillingham to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
2h 24m
£34–64
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Tescobus 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Albion Placebus X7 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 37m

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Distance: 58.8 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Gillingham, Dorset, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Gillingham to 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 a bus from Methodist Church to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Tesco, Endless Street, Albion Place, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 37m.

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