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How to get fromNottingham to Cowesby train, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Nottingham to Cowes by train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Southampton Centraltrain train Nottingham - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    5h 28m
    £107–155
  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 37m
    £86–323
  3. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Nottingham 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 5m
    £103–157
  4. Fly from East Midlands Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 30m
    £119–265

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Cowes. However, you can 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 the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, 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.

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