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How to get fromBelfast to Cowesby plane, ferry, car ferry, train, busferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Cowes by plane, ferry, car ferry, train, busferry, or bus

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHD - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 19m
    £58–218

  2. Car ferry, train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 4m
    £168–318

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    20h 39m

  4. Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BFS - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 29m
    £75–228

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 46m
    £94–398

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 48m
    £91–221

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h
    £99–317

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BFS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 30m
    £101–287

  9. Car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 44m
    £185–323

Belfast to Cowes by bus, car ferry, taxi, train, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 335.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cowes. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nelson Street to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Southampton Central, Central Station, WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 16h 4m.

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