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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street 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 36m
    £104–187

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 33m
    £53–96

  3. Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LPL - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 17m
    £117–236

  4. Train, ferry via Newport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 55m
    £113–199

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 18m
    £131–420

Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Liverpool 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 Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 9h 33m.

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