Port of East Cowes

Land Transport and Travel To and From Port Cowes
(East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, UK)




From East Cowes Port, many localities on the Isle of Wight are within easy reach.

Travel by Bus and Shuttles


Southern Vectis runs frequent services between West Cowes and Newport, from where connections to other towns are offered.


Buses stopping outside the West Cowes terminal connect with Red Jet Hi-Speed arrivals and departures. For more information, call: +44 1983 292082.

Car Hire and Road Travel


By road coming from Newport, follow the A3020 to West Cowes or the A3021 to East Cowes, where you will have to cross the floating bridge to West Cowes. Crossing the floating bridge will take about 10 to 20 minutes.

Car hire companies operate on the Isle of Wight. The most convenient way of securing a hire car is by booking in advance online. Online booking will provide you with the best car hire rates.

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Car Parking


Car parking is provided at the Park road car park and at the Denmark road car park, both of which are situated within just a few minutes walk of the Hi-Speed terminal. Limited car parking is available for setting down and picking up Hi-Speed travellers.

Travel by Taxis


There is a taxi rank situated outside the terminal. A ride to Newport takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Alpha Cars is the main taxi company on the Isle of Wight (tel: +44 0800 298 5421).









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