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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Cowes is to train and ferry which costs £80 - £140 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £140.

How far is it from Ipswich to Cowes?

The distance between Ipswich and Cowes is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Ipswich to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3212+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Ipswich to Cowes by train, ferry, or plane

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 23m
£82–137
Train, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NWI - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
11h 9m
£193–549
Train, ferry via Reading
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 34m
£100–165

Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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10h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipswich to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), walk to Stratford station, take the subway to Waterloo Station, walk to London Waterloo Station, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train to Norwich, walk to Railway Station, take the bus to Castle Meadow, take the bus to Passenger Terminal, walk to Norwich International Airport (NWI) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal.

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