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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

East Cowes travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Cowes

With a population of 6,166, East Cowes is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. East Cowes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

How to Get to East Cowes

Plane

When flying to East Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to East Cowes departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving East Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from East Cowes to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to East Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 72 miles from East Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to East Cowes takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

When flying to East Cowes, you’ll arrive at Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to East Cowes departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving East Cowes, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from East Cowes to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to East Cowes is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 72 miles from East Cowes. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Cowes, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to East Cowes takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near East Cowes

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving East Cowes

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of East Cowes

Most booked hotels in East Cowes

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Best Western New Holmwood Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Fountain Inn by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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The Anchor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+
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Wheatsheaf Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£61+
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Travelodge Newport Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£54+
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Calverts Hotel - Newport, Isle of Wight
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in East Cowes

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in East Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in East Cowes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77.

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