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How to get fromManchester to Cowesby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalferryRedJet West Cowes
    5h 32m
    £52–186

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus032 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 57m
    £50–95

  3. Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    3h 55m
    £90–188

  4. 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 36m
    £121–266

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 57m
    £95–262

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Yorktrain
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeNCL - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 50m
    £138–322

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

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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 Shudehill Interchange to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 57m.

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