There are 3 ways to get from Islington to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus
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- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
- Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h 35m£47–85Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 1m£30–43Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus X5 / ...
- Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 13m£56–93
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islington to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Islington to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 2h 35m and costs £45 - £85.
The distance between Islington and Cowes is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Islington to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 35m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Islington to Cowes, including transfers.
There are 3162+ hotels available in Cowes.
What companies run services between Islington, England and Cowes, England?
There is no direct connection from Islington to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, 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 Aldwych / Bush House to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Aldwych / Bush House to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport
- Phone
- +44 2380 019192
- post@redfunnel.co.uk
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Red Funnel
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