Rome2Rio

How to get fromHeathrow to Cowesby bus, ferry, or train

Find Transport to Cowes

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow to Cowes by bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    3h 2m
    £28–50

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Woking Railway Station Southsidebus bus Ra2
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 20m

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 41m
    £54–101

Heathrow to Cowes by bus and ferry

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heathrow to Cowes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Cowes. However, you can take the bus to Coach Station, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Woking Railway Station Southside, Woking, Southampton Central, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 3h 20m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides