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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 1h 59m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cowes?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cowes is 41 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 1h 59m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Bournemouth to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3089+ hotels available in Cowes.

Bournemouth to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Cowes by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
1h 59m
£30–41
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westover Road to Station Streetbus X2 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal to Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminalferry Yarmouth Ferry
4h 23m
£24–35
Bus, ferry via Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Coach Stationbus 206 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h 20m
£30–38

Bournemouth to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

143Weekly Services

1h 59mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Cowes.

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Distance: 41.3 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Cowes. However, you can 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 Bournemouth Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 2h 20m.

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