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How to get fromLeeds to Cowesby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 36m
    £153–219

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B6
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    8h 16m
    £60–126

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 21m
    £103–153

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 1m
    £102–201

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 13m
    £138–301

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 20m
    £135–366

Leeds to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham New Street, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 21m.

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