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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 52m
    £83–170

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 15m
    £50–108

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NWI - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 55m
    £172–424

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ipswich to Cowes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, 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 Cardinal Park Cinema to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 15m.

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