What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cowes is to fly and train and ferry which costs £70 - £240 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cowes is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs £70 - £260.

How far is it from Belfast to Cowes?

The distance between Belfast and Cowes is 337 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Cowes without a car is to car ferry and train and ferry via Birmingham which takes 16h 26m and costs £110 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Cowes?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Belfast to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3012+ hotels available in Cowes.

Belfast to Cowes - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Cowes by plane, ferry, car ferry, train, busferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)BHD - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
4h 29m
£70–254
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 28m
£66–278
Car ferry, train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
16h 26m
£111–295
Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Airport Parkway
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
17h 57m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnham
3. Take the train from Barnham to Woolston
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 55m
£99–236
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BHD - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 17m
£95–333
Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BFS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnham
3. Take the train from Barnham to Woolston
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 40m
£78–206
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 8m
£70–238
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Southampton Central
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
16h 54m
£218–280
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Station to Birmingham Coach Station423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station160
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
19h 44m
£92–188

Belfast to Cowes by bus, car ferry, taxi, train, and ferry

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16h 26mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Cowes.

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Distance: 335.4 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cowes. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Funnel Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 16h 26m.

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