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
€61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€61
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 Knock and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cowes to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about €45 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cowes takes 115 miles and will cost you around €6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 135 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 Knock and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cowes to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around €17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about €45 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Cowes takes 115 miles and will cost you around €6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €5 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,028 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,326 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€82+
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Yelf's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€75+
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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
€47+
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Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.37 and €24.50.

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.37 and €24.50.