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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Birmingham is to ferry and bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 5h 18m.

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

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

How far is it from Cowes to Birmingham?

The distance between Cowes and Birmingham is 158 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3335+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Cowes to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 8m
£93–134
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
5h 18m
£43–88
Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SOU - BHX
6h 10m
£121–205
Ferry, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 27m
£121–275

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

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Distance: 157.4 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Birmingham. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, then take the train to Birmingham New Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Birmingham Coach Station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, and Coach Station in around 5h 18m.

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