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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston 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 18m
    £127–191

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airport T5 -bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 30m
    £52–91

  3. Train, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain 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
    4h 40m
    £101–215

  4. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h
    £131–243

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 37m
    £102–345

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

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, 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 Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 10h 30m.

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