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 £35 - £70 and takes 4h 30m.

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 30m and costs £35 - £70.

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 30m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Exeter to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3084+ 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

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to SalisburyExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry TerminalEast Cowes Ferry
4h 30m
£38–69
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)EXT - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminal
6h 43m
£107–471
Train, ferry via Bristol
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 Vehicle Ferry Terminal to East Cowes Ferry Terminal
5h 12m
£43–162

Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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4h 49mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.2 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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 Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to East Cowes Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Exeter International Airport, 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 Vehicle Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to East Cowes Ferry Terminal.

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