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
€67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€67
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 21 km 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cowes to Cambridge takes 1h 28m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €37 for a 1h 39m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 116 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 217 km and will cost you around €12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 21 km 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cowes to Cambridge takes 1h 28m and costs around €19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €37 for a 1h 39m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, West Cowes is the busiest station in Cowes. Another popular train station is East Cowes, located 1.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 116 km from Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 217 km and will cost you around €12. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,120 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,669 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,145 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€80+
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Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay €1.50 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 €17.91 and €23.88.

Expect to pay €1.50 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 €17.91 and €23.88.