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 £40 - £55 and takes 8h 16m.

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 5h 34m and costs £90 - £210.

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 31m and costs £130 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Leeds to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3139+ hotels available in Cowes.

Leeds to Cowes - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 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 31m
£132–347
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
8h 16m
£41–54
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 44m
£86–217
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, 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
5h 34m
£92–205
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LBA - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 17m
£98–232
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, 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
6h 32m
£117–359
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 49m
£120–370

Leeds to Cowes by train, foot, bus, and ferry

119Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.8 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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 Marlands, 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 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 44m.

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