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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 33m
    £92–149

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 19m
    £40–60

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 20m
    £78–311

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coventry to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    5h 57m
    £84–130

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148
    2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 7m
    £74–106

  6. Fly from East Midlands Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 6m
    £114–263

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Cowes. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to Euston 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 a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 19m.

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