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

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond 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 13m
    £49–104

  2. Line 490 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Quadrant Richmond to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 490
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 23m
    £29–51

  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 56m
    £82–351

  4. Train, ferry via Basingstoke

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain train
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 37m
    £48–99

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

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

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  • Distance: 100.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Richmond, Greater London, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Cowes. However, you can take the train to London Waterloo, 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 The Quadrant Richmond to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 4h 23m.

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