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
€60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
€60
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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Cowes to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around €36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 34m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 135 miles and will cost you around €9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 190 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 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Cowes to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around €36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 34m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 135 miles and will cost you around €9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 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)
€57+
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Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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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 €24.77.

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 €24.77.