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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.

How far is it from Exeter to Cowes?

The distance between Exeter and Cowes is 126 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Exeter to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3037+ hotels available in Cowes.

Exeter to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Cowes by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to SalisburyExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalRedJet West Cowes
3h 48m
£51–70
Train, ferry via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
4h 51m
£50–177
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EXT - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 12m
£111–426

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

132Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, take the bus to WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) 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.

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