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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to York is to ferry and bus which costs £65 - £120 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to York is to ferry and train which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £190.

How far is it from Cowes to York?

The distance between Cowes and York is 284 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to York without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 52m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Cowes to York, including transfers.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1827+ hotels available in York.

Cowes to York - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cowes to York 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
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1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
3. Take the train from King's Cross to York
4h 52m
£69–183
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5032 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Station801
9h 32m
£69–120
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to York
4h 55m
£120–328
Ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to York
6h 35m
£76–355
Ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to York
9h 53m
£135–485
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to York
5h 56m
£105–239
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to York
7h 54m
£107–320
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to York
6h 47m
£92–389
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
6h 45m
£146–314
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to York
7h 21m
£92–323

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

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.3 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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 Platform Tavern, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Clapham Junction, 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 Rail Station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 32m.

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