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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Calais is to ferry and bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Calais is to ferry and train and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs €65 - €150.

How far is it from Cowes to Calais?

The distance between Cowes and Calais is 362 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Calais without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Cowes to Calais, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cowes and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Cowes. It is currently 10:21 AM in Cowes and 11:21 AM in Calais.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Cowes to Calais by ferry, train, 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.

Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
8h 45m
€65–144
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 London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 45m
€54–91

Cowes to Calais by ferry, bus, and train

152Weekly Services

8h 45mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 361.8 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Calais, France?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Calais. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the line 19 bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Clapham Junction, walk to Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon, take the line 170 bus to Victoria Coach Station, walk to London Victoria, then take the bus to Calais. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Calais via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 45m.

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