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

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Cowes by bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 45m
    £88–136

  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
    6h 25m
    £39–70

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 5m
    £129–262

  4. Bus, train, ferry via Royal Leamington Spa

    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
    7h 16m
    £81–116

  5. 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 1m
    £107–231

Leicester to Cowes by bus, train, and ferry

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Cowes. However, you can take the bus to Pool Meadow Bus Station, take the bus to Rail Station Bridge, walk to Coventry, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, 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 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 6h 25m.

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