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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Aberystwyth is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Aberystwyth is to ferry and train which takes 7h 50m and costs £130 - £220.

How far is it from Cowes to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Cowes and Aberystwyth is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Aberystwyth without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 50m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cowes to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Aberystwyth?

There are 441+ hotels available in Aberystwyth.

Cowes to Aberystwyth - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cowes to Aberystwyth by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
7h 50m
£138–218
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
9h 47m
£67–143
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Tresillian Way to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T1c
9h 19m
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Wilmslow to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain
8h 30m
£135–261

Cowes to Aberystwyth by ferry, bus, and train

54Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.7 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Aberystwyth. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Funnel Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Aberystwyth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Funnel Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, Cardiff Central, and Tresillian Way in around 9h 19m.

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