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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    3h 20m
    £28–42

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 39m
    £64–148

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus bus Ra2
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 49m
    £41–73

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  • Distance: 79 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Cowes. However, you can 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 a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Paddington, Reading, Southampton Central, Central Station, WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 3h 39m.

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