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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £130 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cowes is to train and fly and ferry which takes 4h 43m and costs £100 - £200.

How far is it from Leeds to Cowes?

The distance between Leeds and Cowes is 273 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs £150 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Leeds to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3337+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leeds 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 Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 19m
£151–217
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B6
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
7h 42m
£59–122
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 4m
£102–151
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 43m
£101–200
Train to Newcastle, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds 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
5h 50m
£141–299

Leeds to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

115Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£151Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 271.7 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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 4m.

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