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How to get fromGillingham to Cowes Floating Bridgeby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gillingham to Cowes Floating Bridge by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Albion Place

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    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2h 33m
    £34–64

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 10m
    £34–64

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Methodist Church to Tescobus bus 25 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Albion Placebus bus X7 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 47m

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  • Distance: 59.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Gillingham to Cowes Floating Bridge. 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, take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal, then walk to Cowes Floating Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Cowes Floating Bridge via Salisbury, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, and East Cowes Ferry Terminal in around 3h 10m.

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