What is the cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Reading (Station) to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Reading (Station) to Cowes?

The distance between Reading (Station) and Cowes is 60 miles.

How do I travel from Reading (Station) to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Reading (Station) to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Reading (Station) to Cowes?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Reading (Station) to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3211+ hotels available in Cowes.

Reading (Station) to Cowes - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Reading (Station) to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h 10m
£39–56
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 13m
£54–72

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Reading (Station), Reading, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Reading (Station) to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 13m.

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