Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cowes travel guide

Cowes Tourism | Cowes Guide

You're Going to Love Cowes

With a population of 17,000, Cowes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Cowes

Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€68
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cowes

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cowes from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cowes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about €42 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 72 miles from Cowes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 135 miles and will cost you around €5. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cowes from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Cowes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about €42 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 0.6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 72 miles from Cowes. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 135 miles and will cost you around €5. From Gloucester, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Cowes

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

Dorset Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€53+
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Ryde Castle by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€73+
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Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.58 and €24.78.

Expect to pay €1.55 per litre in Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.58 and €24.78.