What is the cheapest way to get from Port Solent to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Port Solent to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £19 - £25 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Solent to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Port Solent to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.

How far is it from Port Solent to Cowes?

The distance between Port Solent and Cowes is 27 miles.

How do I travel from Port Solent to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Port Solent to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Port Solent to Cowes?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Port Solent to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3224+ hotels available in Cowes.

Port Solent to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and line 4 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Solent to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Portchester to Woolstontrain Littlehampton - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
1h 55m
£23–34
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Racecourse Lane to WestQuaybus X5 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h 35m
£19–25
Ferry, line 4 bus
1. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry
2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus 4
3. Take the ferry from East Cowes Floating Bridge to West Cowes Floating Bridgeferry
2h 47m

Port Solent to Cowes by train, bus, foot, and ferry

143Weekly Services

1h 55mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.1 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Port Solent, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Port Solent to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Woolston, walk to Bridge Link Road, take the line 13 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 Racecourse Lane to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via WestQuay and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 2h 35m.

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