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.
Where to Eat in Cowes
If you’re looking for affordable options, Smoking Lobster Cowes (127 High Street) and Brawns (62 High-street) are great picks.
When to visit Cowes
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Cowes to Oxford takes 0h 54m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $62 for a 1h 36m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cowes takes 217 km and will cost you around $7. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 225 km.
Airlines serving Cowes
Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes
Hiring a car in Cowes
Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cowes, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.