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How to get fromPreston to Cowesby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain train
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 26m
    £117–189

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 48m
    £65–107

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    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
    8h 41m
    £93–141

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Preston 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 9m
    £131–420

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

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Wolverhampton, 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 Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Millennium Point, Birmingham New Street, Southampton Central, Central Station, Bargate WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 41m.

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