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

The cheapest way to get from York to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 11m.

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 5h 11m and costs £65 - £170.

How far is it from York to Cowes?

The distance between York and Cowes is 284 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 5h 11m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from York to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3012+ hotels available in Cowes.

York to Cowes - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 9 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 Cross
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 11m
£68–169
Train, ferry via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
6h 39m
£67–248
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Asda
3. Take the bus from Asda to Heathrow Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station032
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
10h 12m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 35m
£111–234
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Central
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
9h 47m
£136–321
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 17m
£120–278
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 43m
£116–303
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 16m
£100–317
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 36m
£81–267

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

172Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.2 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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 Clapham Junction, 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 Low Ousegate to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Leeds City Bus Station, Asda, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 10h 12m.

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