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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cowes is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 52m and costs £85 - £180.

How far is it from Manchester to Cowes?

The distance between Manchester and Cowes is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 47m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Manchester to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 2049+ hotels available in Cowes.

Manchester to Cowes - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
5h 47m
£138–193
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 45m
£59–123
Fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
3h 52m
£87–176
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 38m
£123–212
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 11m
£121–341

Manchester to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

125Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Cowes.

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Distance: 238.7 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester 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 Manchester Central Coach Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 45m.

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