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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cowes is to fly and ferry which costs £85 - £200 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cowes is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 41m and costs £85 - £200.

How far is it from Manchester to Cowes?

The distance between Manchester and Cowes is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 20m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Manchester to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3392+ hotels available in Cowes.

Manchester to Cowes - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Cowes by train, ferry, or plane

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
5h 20m
£138–192
Fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
3h 41m
£90–193
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 16m
£123–215
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 38m
£91–323

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

96Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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 the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal.

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