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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 10m
    £90–131

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    5h 40m
    £40–80

  3. Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane SOU - BHX
    5h 52m
    £118–223

  4. Ferry, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 19m
    £118–259

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

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 157.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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 Albion Place, take the bus to Central Station, 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 40m.

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