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 6h 55m.

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 16m and costs £70 - £250.

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 which takes 16h 15m and costs £110 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Belfast to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 751+ 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
best
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 16m
£74–248
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
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
6h 55m
£71–234
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
16h 15m
£116–292
Bus and ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 595
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
18h 45m
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
5h 49m
£92–329
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 Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Woolstontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 49m
£87–211
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London City Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHD - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 46m
£136–361
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 Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Woolstontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 39m
£76–221
Car ferry, train, ferry via Crewe
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
16h 38m
£229–287

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

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16h 15mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Cowes.

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Distance: 335.4 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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, Stafford, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Funnel Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 16h 15m.

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