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 £70 - £140 and takes 8h 34m.

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 4m and costs £100 - £230.

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 27m and costs £75 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Leeds to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3036+ 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 Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 27m
£78–279
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach Park
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station032 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
8h 34m
£70–138
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 4m
£103–223
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Central
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
9h 23m
£132–303
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)LBA - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 51m
£108–222
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 13m
£124–322
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Central
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 6m
£108–297

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

120Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 271.7 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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 Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Coach Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 34m.

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