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 - £80 and takes 3h 47m.

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 47m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Exeter to Cowes?

The distance between Exeter and Cowes is 125 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 47m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Exeter to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3051+ 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 Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
3h 47m
£52–79
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
8h 39m
£109–399
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
4h 31m
£52–152

Exeter to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

126Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 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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