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How to get fromCowes to Yorkby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cowes to York 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
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    4h 52m
    £100–179

  2. Ferry, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Yorkbus bus
    10h 49m
    £52–76

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Rail Stationbus bus 801
    10h
    £63–102

  4. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4h 52m
    £126–279

  5. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Yorktrain train
    7h 1m
    £133–204

  6. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane SOU - LBA
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain train
    8h 18m
    £103–228

  7. Ferry, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    7h 52m
    £107–324

  8. Ferry, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    7h 10m
    £101–334

  9. Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    7h 27m
    £104–228

Cowes to York by ferry, foot, bus, train, and subway

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to York. 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, take the train to London Waterloo, take the train to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Rail Station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 10h.

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