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

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    3h 41m
    £94–131

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    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
    6h
    £51–111

  3. Fly from Birmingham Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 18m
    £121–204

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain 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 14m
    £124–274

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

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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 Central Station, take the bus to WestQuay, 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 Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h.

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