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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 42m
    £146–216

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    9h 11m
    £56–94

  3. 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
    4h 47m
    £108–223

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Meadowhalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 29m
    £63–117

  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
    5h 54m
    £144–298

  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 Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 53m
    £114–343

Leeds to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 271.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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 Jet 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 Well Road via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 11m.

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