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

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

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  1. 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 54m
    £62–273

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus032
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    9h 57m
    £59–117

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    4h 30m
    £97–214

  4. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    8h 52m
    £128–308

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 38m
    £102–283

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeNCL - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 28m
    £126–345

Preston to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Funnel 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, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 9h 57m.

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