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 via Milton Keynes which costs £85 - £130 and takes 9h 45m.

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 56m and costs £60 - £210.

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 56m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from York to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3082+ 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 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 56m
£64–208
Bus, ferry via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 45m
£85–130
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 19m
£115–238
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 31m
£66–240
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
11h 6m
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
£119–282
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 7m
£113–309
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
£102–343
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
£78–268

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

218Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.7 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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 Rail Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Milton Keynes Coachway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 9h 45m.

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