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 £70 - £230 and takes 6h 8m.

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 6h 8m and costs £70 - £230.

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 58m and costs £190 - £470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Dublin to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3139+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Cowes by plane, ferry, or train

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
6h 8m
£70–221
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain
3. Take the train from Chichester to Woolstontrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 34m
£62–197
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 58m
£193–470
Fly to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
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
8h
£78–211
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 35m
£121–298
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUB - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 3m
£108–296
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 29m
£98–291
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 Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 59m
£101–276
Ferry, train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
14h
£172–422
Ferry, train via Manchester
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
14h 14m
£208–450

Dublin to Cowes by ferry, train, foot, and bus

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12h 58mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 293.5 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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, Marlands, WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 12h 58m.

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