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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Cowes is to bus and ferry via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Cowes is to train and ferry via Birmingham which takes 5h 53m and costs £110 - £280.

How far is it from Nottingham to Cowes?

The distance between Nottingham and Cowes is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry via Birmingham which takes 5h 53m and costs £110 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Nottingham to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3139+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham 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 via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 53m
£110–274
Bus, ferry via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 31m
£28–40
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Coach Stationbus D13
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
7h 46m
£40–51
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 20m
£109–233
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Southampton Centraltrain Nottingham - Bournemouth
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
5h 59m
£101–268

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

143Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Cowes.

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Distance: 214.1 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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 Birmingham New Street, 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 Broad Marsh Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Donington Park, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 46m.

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