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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £75 - £170 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £170.

How far is it from Colchester to Cowes?

The distance between Colchester and Cowes is 149 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Colchester to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3174+ hotels available in Cowes.

Colchester to Cowes - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Colchester to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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 Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 3m
£78–163
Bus, fly, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane STN - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 43m
£69–243

Colchester to Cowes by train, subway, bus, and ferry

143Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.6 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, 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 the bus to Coach Station, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) 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.

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