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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 11m.

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 4h 1m and costs £60 - £130.

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 4h 1m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Exeter to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3139+ hotels available in Cowes.

Exeter to Cowes - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Cowes by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
4h 1m
£61–128
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B9
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
6h 11m
£34–44
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 44m
£166–585
Train, ferry via Bristol
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
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
5h 10m
£92–187

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

127Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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 a bus from Bampfylde Street to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Avington Turn, The Broadway, Bus Station, Bargate, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h 11m.

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