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How to get fromLondon Paddington Station to Cowesby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from London Paddington Station to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo 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
    3h 1m
    £48–107
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    5h 17m
    £39–68
  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LHR - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 28m
    £86–347
  4. Train, ferry via Reading

    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 30m
    £56–110
  5. Train, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    4h 36m
    £67–135

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from London Paddington Station to Cowes. However, you can 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 Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Well Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 5h 17m.

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