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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £80 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 4h 8m and costs £90 - £140.

How far is it from Birmingham to Cowes?

The distance between Birmingham and Cowes is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 8m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Birmingham to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3407+ hotels available in Cowes.

Birmingham to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
4h 8m
£95–131
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
5h 43m
£40–80
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHX - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 13m
£119–222

Birmingham to Cowes by train, foot, bus, and ferry

109Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Albion Place, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 5h 43m.

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