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Compare coach and ferry for Cowes to London
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Cowes to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £44.
Distance: 117 km
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cowes to London
Take a train from Cowes to London and enjoy the approximately 117 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 21:40.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Trains per day 6 |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 21:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Cowes to London trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Cowes and London from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
FAQs: Cowes to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cowes to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cowes and London
Most Cowes to London trains use the Ryde Hoverport to London Waterloo station pair, with some services arriving at Balham. Use this guide to compare Cowes and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cowes station do trains to London leave from?
Which London station do trains from Cowes arrive at?
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Balham from London city centre
Balham is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Balham train station facilities and services
Balham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Balham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Balham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Balham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Balham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Balham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Balham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platforms 1 (to Croydon/Sutton/London Bridge) and platform 2 (to Victoria) via lift. During times of engineering work trains may stop on platform 3/4 which do not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Station Road entrance ticket barriers, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Kew Gardens from London city centre
Kew Gardens train station facilities and services
Kew Gardens has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kew Gardens.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Kew Gardens. ATMs are available at Kew Gardens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kew Gardens: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kew Gardens: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kew Gardens: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free platform interchange requires a 600m journey via street. Use the western Station Approach entrance for trains towards Central London and Stratford and the eastern North Road entrance (via ramp) for trains towards Richmond, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services & National Rail including daily and weekly Travelcards, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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