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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cowes is to fly and train and ferry which costs £70 - £210 and takes 7h 26m.

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 32m and costs £60 - £220.

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 via Crewe which takes 12h 52m and costs £170 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Dublin to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3382+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Cowes by plane, ferry, or train

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Fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
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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 32m
£63–215
Ferry, train via Crewe
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 52m
£174–289
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 Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 58m
£89–275
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
6h 56m
£139–420
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
7h 26m
£74–203
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 Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 14m
£81–276
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
£111–225
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
13h 25m
£164–293

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 293.5 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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 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 Jet 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, Albion Place, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 12h 52m.

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