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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Southampton Centraltrain train Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    5h 7m
    £122–168

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 3m
    £41–73

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 25m
    £130–242

  4. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 44m
    £120–172

  5. Bus, ferry via Broad Marsh Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 23m
    £51–109

  6. Fly from East Midlands Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 38m
    £106–191

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Cowes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 3m.

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