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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Cardiff is to ferry and train which costs £65 - £130 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Cardiff is to ferry and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £130.

How far is it from Cowes to Cardiff?

The distance between Cowes and Cardiff is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Cowes to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1693+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Cowes to Cardiff by ferry, train, 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 RedJet West Cowes
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 20m
£69–124
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane SOU - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 6m
£91–293

Cowes to Cardiff by ferry, bus, and train

102Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cowes to Cardiff.

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Distance: 127.7 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Cardiff. 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, then take the train to Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Platform Tavern, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Bristol Airport, take the shuttle to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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