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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Dublin is to ferry and train and fly which costs €80 - €240 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Dublin is to ferry and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €90 - €260.

How far is it from Cowes to Dublin?

The distance between Cowes and Dublin is 472 km.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Dublin without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 42m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cowes to Dublin, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dublin?

There are 1150+ hotels available in Dublin.

Cowes to Dublin - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cowes to Dublin by ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOU - DUB
5h 16m
€90–256
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
7h 26m
€84–240
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
12h 42m
€187–309
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LHR - DUB
6h 45m
€98–271
Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LCY - DUB
6h 48m
€145–378
Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LGW - DUB
7h 6m
€98–310
Ferry, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
7h 36m
€126–271
Ferry, train via Manchester
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
13h 39m
€215–349

Cowes to Dublin by ferry, bus, train, and foot

21Weekly Services

12h 42mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 471.5 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Dublin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Dublin. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, then take the bus to The Point. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Dublin Ferryport B+I via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Funnel Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, Stafford, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 12h 42m.

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