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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cowes to York 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
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    4h 53m
    £97–202

  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 Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus bus
    10h 7m
    £51–93

  3. 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 Yorktrain train
    5h 35m
    £112–218

  4. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    6h 14m
    £158–228

  5. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4h 58m
    £124–282

  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 Yorktrain train
    7h 23m
    £118–313

  7. Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, 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 Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    6h 42m
    £110–387

Cowes to York by ferry, bus, train, and subway

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to York. 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 London Waterloo, take the train to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to York via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 10h 7m.

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