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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £75 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Cowes is to train and ferry via London which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £210.

How far is it from Grantham to Cowes?

The distance between Grantham and Cowes is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry via London which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Grantham to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3078+ hotels available in Cowes.

Grantham to Cowes - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Grantham 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 15m
£53–204
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boots to Nottingham stationbus Lc9
2. Take the bus from Donington Park to Coach Stationbus D13
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 15m
£52–72
Train to Newcastle, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 13m
£121–292
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Southampton Centraltrain Nottingham - Bournemouth
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
6h 55m
£59–320
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 25m
£120–264

Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 58mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 202 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Grantham to Cowes. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall, take the train 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 Boots to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Donington Park, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 15m.

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