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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cowes is to fly and ferry which costs £80 - £210 and takes 5h 7m.

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 57m and costs £60 - £220.

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 28m and costs £160 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Belfast to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3391+ hotels available in Cowes.

Belfast to Cowes - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 9 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
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 57m
£61–212
Car ferry, train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
16h 28m
£161–315
Bus and ferry, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
18h 43m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 7m
£83–202
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 24m
£97–337
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)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
3. Take the train from Chichester to Woolstontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 22m
£95–232
Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BFS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
3. Take the train from Chichester to Woolstontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 52m
£92–232
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 28m
£96–201
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
17h 21m
£174–310

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Cowes.

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Distance: 335.4 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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, Marlands, WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 16h 28m.

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