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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £160.

How far is it from Folkestone to Cowes?

The distance between Folkestone and Cowes is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Folkestone to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3012+ hotels available in Cowes.

Folkestone to Cowes - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone 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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
4h 16m
£54–151
Bus, ferry via Marlands
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Station032
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
8h 44m
£38–89
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Southampton Airport (SOU)LGW - SOU
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 5m
£92–316
Train, ferry via Brighton
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
3. Take the train from Brighton to Woolston
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 24m
£64–142
Train, ferry #2
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)
2. Take the train from Brighton to Woolston
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 15m
£61–107
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
8h 52m
£41–70

Folkestone to Cowes by train, foot, subway, bus, and ferry

137Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Folkestone to Cowes. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to Euston station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo, 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 a bus from Folkestone Central station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 44m.

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