What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £15 - £20 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes is to train and bus and ferry which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £25.

How far is it from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes?

The distance between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Cowes is 17 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes, including transfers.

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Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes - 2 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes by train, bus, or ferry

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Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Red Jet Terminalbus Qc
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
1h 25m
£17–24
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Terminal to Southampton NOCSbus U1c
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
1h 48m
£15–20

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Southampton Airport (SOU), England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cowes. However, you can 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 Airport Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Southampton NOCS and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 1h 48m.

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