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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Exeter is to ferry and train which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Exeter is to ferry and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £70.

How far is it from Cowes to Exeter?

The distance between Cowes and Exeter is 126 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Exeter without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cowes to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1350+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cowes to Exeter - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Exeter by ferry, train, or plane

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry TerminalRedJet West Cowes
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter CentralLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 15m
£46–70
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)SOU - EXT
5h 31m
£227–635
Ferry, train via Westbury
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Exeter St Davids
4h 45m
£71–136

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) flights

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3h 46mAverage Duration

£203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.3 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Exeter. 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 Salisbury, then take the train to Exeter Central. Alternatively, 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 Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, then take the bus to Paris Street.

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