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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cowes to Manchester by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 53m
    £118–175

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    7h 56m
    £57–90

  3. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly

    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
    3h 34m
    £92–215

  4. Ferry, train via Newport

    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 Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 55m
    £108–189

  5. Ferry, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 25m
    £87–278

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

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Manchester. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Manchester Central Coach Station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 56m.

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