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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £140 and takes 8h 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 4h 39m and costs £95 - £200.

How far is it from Preston to Cowes?

The distance between Preston and Cowes is 262 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 6h 22m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Preston to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3348+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Preston 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
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
6h 22m
£129–196
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B18
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
8h 42m
£63–132
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
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
8h 14m
£98–153
Train, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
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
4h 39m
£98–198
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, 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 Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 38m
£103–303

Preston to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

100Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

£129Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 260.2 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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 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 Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Newhall St, Birmingham New Street, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 14m.

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