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There are 3 ways to get from Cowes to Manchester by ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 53m
    £113–175

  2. Ferry, train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 53m
    £108–357

  3. Ferry, train via Newport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    8h 20m
    £108–189

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Manchester. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Albion Place, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Albion Place, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Reading, take the train to Hayes And Harlington Station, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Manchester Piccadilly.

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