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
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Great Northern. 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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cowes takes 145 miles and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Great Northern. 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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cowes using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Cowes takes 145 miles and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Cowes

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
SWISS
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Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.46 and $53.94.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.46 and $53.94.