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

The cheapest way to get from York to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £90 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £230.

How far is it from York to Cowes?

The distance between York and Cowes is 286 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from York to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3118+ hotels available in Cowes.

York to Cowes - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from York 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 York to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 57m
£61–228
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 15m
£63–90
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 8m
£110–259
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from York 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
6h 21m
£63–240
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from York 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
5h 18m
£111–228
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from York 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
7h 6m
£112–309
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - 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 56m
£96–340
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 26m
£75–250

Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

19Weekly Planes

1h 58mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Cowes. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall, take the train to London Waterloo, 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 York to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 9h 15m.

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