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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cowes is to fly and ferry which costs £80 - £240 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cowes is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 37m and costs £80 - £240.

How far is it from Dublin to Cowes?

The distance between Dublin and Cowes is 295 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Cowes without a car is to ferry and train which takes 12h 55m and costs £220 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Dublin to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3011+ hotels available in Cowes.

Dublin to Cowes - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Cowes by plane, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUB - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 37m
£80–232
Fly to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 30m
£69–256
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
12h 55m
£226–305
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeson Street Upper to Wexford O'Hanrahan Stationbus 740
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Port of Cherbourgferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
34h 19m
£81–719
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 15m
£95–221
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Woolstontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 8m
£78–244
Fly to London City Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London City Airport (LCY)plane DUB - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 2m
£113–303
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 5m
£70–266
Fly to Luton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to East Croydontrain
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Chichestertrain
4. Take the train from Chichester to Woolstontrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 35m
£103–256

Dublin to Cowes by ferry, train, and bus

8Weekly Services

12h 55mAverage Duration

£226Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.5 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Cowes. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Crewe, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Funnel Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 12h 55m.

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