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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 Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    5h 42m
    £110–300

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 160
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 8m
    £53–73

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 25m
    £82–190

  5. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 57m
    £128–206

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

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 33m
    £110–355

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 28m
    £123–292

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

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£110Cheapest 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 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 9h 8m.

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