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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 19m
    £119–174

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 56m
    £52–86

  3. Fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 42m
    £92–215

  4. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 17m
    £112–190

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 47m
    £85–277

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

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h 56m.

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