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

Cowes in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5868
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cowes in September
Estimated hotel price
₹ 5868
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cowes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 3,088 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 2,087 for a 2h 03m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Cowes takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 668. From Bristol, the ticket costs about ₹ 751 for a journey of 217 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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cowes, followed by Train. The train journey from Cowes to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 3,088 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about ₹ 2,087 for a 2h 03m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cowes, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Cowes takes 153 km and will cost you around ₹ 668. From Bristol, the ticket costs about ₹ 751 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Cowes

Airlines serving Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cowes

Most booked hotels in Cowes

Best Western New Holmwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,434+
Park Lodge B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,093+
Dorset Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,841+
Fountain Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 7,178+
Royal Esplanade Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
₹ 8,597+
Prince of Wales
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 7,930+

Hiring a car in Cowes

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cowes, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cowes, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.