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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Cowes is to car ferry and ferry which costs £55 - £260 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Cowes is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs £220 - £490.

Is there a direct ferry between Cherbourg and Cowes?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cherbourg to Cowes. However, there are services departing from Port of Cherbourg and arriving at Ryde Hoverport via Southsea Hoverport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Cowes?

The distance between Cherbourg and Cowes is 104 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Cowes without a car is to car ferry and ferry which takes 7h 2m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Cherbourg to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3392+ hotels available in Cowes.

Cherbourg to Cowes - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, ferry, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg to Cowes by car ferry, ferry, or plane

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Car ferry, ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
7h 2m
£60–258
Ferry, fly
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry
2. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ACI - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 59m
£229–486
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry
2. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry IOW Hovercraft
10h 28m
£140–180

Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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50 minAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cherbourg to Cowes.

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Distance: 103.3 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Cowes, England?

You can take a ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Well Road via Portsmouth International Port, Estella Road, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 10h 28m.

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