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How to get fromCowes to Holyheadby ferry, train, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cowes to Holyhead by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Stafford

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 15m
    £154–230

  2. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    9h 53m
    £84–255

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus B7
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 59m
    £85–178

  4. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 19m
    £135–260

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 31m
    £144–260

  6. Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 7m
    £141–355

Cowes to Holyhead by ferry, bus, and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Holyhead. 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 Stafford, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Holyhead via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Bargate, Bus Station, The Broadway, Avington Turn, Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Chester Bus Interchange, and Chester in around 10h 59m.

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