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

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There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Tauntontrain train
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 2m
    £92–161

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 1m
    £53–87

  3. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 5m
    £183–360

  4. Train, ferry via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 35m
    £78–151

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 34m
    £64–96

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Taunton, take the train to Westbury (Wilts), take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Airport Tavern, Bus Station, Bath Spa, Southampton Central, Central Station, Bargate WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 1m.

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