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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cowesby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    3h 18m
    £57–114

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 20m
    £31–57

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 15m

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, 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 Gatwick Airport to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Portsmouth Harbour, The Hard Interchange, WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 15m.

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