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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 15m
    £100–199

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h
    £50–91

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

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    5h 25m
    £112–217

  4. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from York 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
    6h 40m
    £159–228

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

    1. Take the train from York 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
    5h 31m
    £123–283

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

    1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain 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 44m
    £146–382

York to Cowes by train, subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 10h.

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