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

The cheapest way to get from London to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £24 - £40 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Cowes is to train and ferry via Southampton Central which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £90.

How far is it from London to Cowes?

The distance between London and Cowes is 92 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry via Southampton Central which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from London to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3095+ hotels available in Cowes.

London to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from London to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

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 via Southampton Central
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2h 28m
£37–88
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus 030
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
3h 59m
£25–39
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
3h 50m
£28–79

London to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

218Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 91.4 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Cowes. However, you can 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 London Victoria to Well Road via Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 3h 59m.

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