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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sheffield to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 49m
    £132–190

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B17
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    7h 41m
    £54–112

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
    4h 51m
    £101–208

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 36m
    £170–330

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

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 10m
    £135–373

Sheffield to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Avington Turn, The Broadway, Bus Station, Bargate, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 41m.

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