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How to get fromLeeds to Cowesby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 48m
    £128–192

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 6m
    £50–71

  3. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LBA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 41m
    £95–200

  4. Bus, ferry via London

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 561 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 12m
    £63–100

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 36m
    £134–290

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 47m
    £135–409

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

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Albion Place, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Heathrow Airport, Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 10h 6m.

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