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 £50 - £95 and takes 10h 1m.

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 37m and costs £100 - £200.

How far is it from Cowes to York?

The distance between Cowes and York is 286 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 37m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Cowes to York, including transfers.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1976+ hotels available in York.

Cowes to York - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain
4h 37m
£100–200
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 Central Bus Stationbus 032
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus
10h 1m
£53–95
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
5h 24m
£117–230
Ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain
6h 31m
£149–225
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 Yorktrain
4h 45m
£124–284
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
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
7h 7m
£123–325
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
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 Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
6h 28m
£115–369
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
7h 17m
£112–253

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

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 284.7 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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 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 1m.

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