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How to get fromGuildford to Cowesby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2h 26m
    £40–82

  2. Line 65 bus, line 64 bus, line 1 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Onslow Street to High Streetbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from High Street to The Broadwaybus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bargatebus bus 1 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 51m
    £20–28

  3. Bus, ferry, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to Clarence Pierbus bus Vc4
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    2h 53m
    £32–48

  4. Train, ferry, line 4 bus

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    2h 39m
    £43–70

Guildford to Cowes by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar182Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Guildford to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Woking, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Friary Bus Station to Well Road via Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 2h 53m.

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