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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 Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 49m
    £96–176

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B20
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    7h 17m
    £47–98

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 5m
    £66–110

  4. 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 12m
    £181–572

  5. 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
    5h 34m
    £83–172

Plymouth to Cowes by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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 Westbury (Wilts), 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 bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Public Transport Interchange, Temple Meads Stn, Bristol Temple Meads, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 5m.

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