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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Cardiff is to ferry and bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Cardiff is to ferry and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £120.

How far is it from Cowes to Cardiff?

The distance between Cowes and Cardiff is 128 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Cardiff without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cowes to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 15m
£63–115
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 Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
5h 25m
£38–59
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane SOU - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 50m
£73–291

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

99Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff Central. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Sophia Gardens via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, and Coach Station in around 5h 25m.

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