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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Manchester is to ferry and bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Manchester is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £90 - £190.

How far is it from Cowes to Manchester?

The distance between Cowes and Manchester is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Manchester without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 52m and costs £50 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Cowes to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3520+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cowes to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cowes to Manchester by ferry, train, bus, 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 Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 52m
£54–265
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 40m
£48–123
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3h 35m
£94–190
Ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 47m
£109–280
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 Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 29m
£93–271

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cowes to Manchester.

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Distance: 239.3 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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 Platform Tavern, take the line 19 bus to Central Station, 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, Platform Tavern, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 40m.

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