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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £100 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £180.

How far is it from Leeds to Cowes?

The distance between Leeds and Cowes is 284 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Leeds to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3215+ hotels available in Cowes.

Leeds to Cowes - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 38m
£112–174
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
10h 17m
£55–98
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LBA - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 34m
£110–245
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 42m
£128–194
Train, ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 18m
£121–211
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 16m
£135–420

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

20Weekly Planes

5h 56mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.4 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Leeds to Cowes. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall, take the train to London Waterloo, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Victoria, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 10h 17m.

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