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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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
    4h 20m
    £84–171

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 10m
    £93–178

Ipswich to Cowes by train, subway, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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 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 train from Ipswich to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Portsmouth Harbour, The Hard Interchange, WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 10m.

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