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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cowes is to train and bus and ferry which costs £55 - £100 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cowes is to train and fly and ferry which takes 7h 21m and costs £110 - £380.

How far is it from Preston to Cowes?

The distance between Preston and Cowes is 274 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 27m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Preston to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3209+ hotels available in Cowes.

Preston to Cowes - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 27m
£117–188
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Southampton Central Stationbus
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
10h 42m
£59–96
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 48m
£62–100
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 21m
£117–375

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 272.3 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Wolverhampton, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 9h 48m.

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