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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £30 - £65 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 3h 42m and costs £65 - £150.

How far is it from Luton to Cowes?

The distance between Luton and Cowes is 124 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 42m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Luton to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3404+ hotels available in Cowes.

Luton to Cowes - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Luton 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 Luton to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
3h 42m
£68–143
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 28m
£33–61
Fly from Luton Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LTN - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 12m
£60–239
Train, ferry via Havant
1. Take the train from Luton to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Havanttrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 20m
£79–157
Line 321 bus, bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus 321
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 12m
£70–98
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LHR - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 42m
£72–286

Luton Airport (LTN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 58mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 123.6 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Luton to Cowes. However, you can take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink, walk to West Hampstead station, take the subway to Waterloo station, walk to London Waterloo Station, 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 Luton DART Parkway to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 5h 28m.

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