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How to get fromWinchester to Cowesby taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Winchester to Cowes by taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi, Catamaran, line 4 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Winchester to Portsmouthtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    2h 23m
    £88–115

  2. Train, ferry, line 7 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Winchester to Brockenhursttrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
    3h 43m
    £28–50

  3. Train, Catamaran, line 4 bus

    1. Take the train from Winchester to Farehamtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    2h 52m
    £67–103

  4. Line 69 bus, Catamaran, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Broadway to Bus Stationbus bus 69
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Well Roadbus bus 4
    3h 41m
    £63–88

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  • Distance: 39.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Winchester to Cowes. However, you can take the taxi to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, take the train to Ryde Esplanade, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 4 bus to Well Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winchester to Well Road via Fareham, Portsmouth, Ryde Pier Head Terminal, Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade, and Transport Interchange in around 2h 52m.

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