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
€69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€69
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 Shannon and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 130 miles and will cost you around €5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 140 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 Shannon and takes around 1h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Eurostar. 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 Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 130 miles and will cost you around €5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,801 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,293 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,441 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,216 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay €1.59 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 €18.97 and €25.29.

Expect to pay €1.59 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 €18.97 and €25.29.