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 £55 - £95 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Manchester is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £85 - £290.

How far is it from Cowes to Manchester?

The distance between Cowes and Manchester is 240 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 53m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Cowes to Manchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3593+ hotels available in Manchester.

Cowes to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and 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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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 53m
£113–175
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 Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
7h 45m
£58–91
Ferry, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 24m
£87–288
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 58m
£108–189
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 56m
£143–293

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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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 45m.

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