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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Cowes
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Cowes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Cowes will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Cowes every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 117 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14:004h50London18:50Cowes£471One-way0 changes- 15:004h50London19:50Cowes£491One-way0 changes
- 15:004h50London19:50Cowes£491One-way0 changes
- 14:004h50London18:50Cowes£471One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and ferry for London to Cowes
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Cowes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £39.
Distance: 117 km
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Most popular Coach | Ferry |
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£44 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London to Cowes bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Cowes coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 London | 4h50 | 18:50 Cowes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:00 London | 4h50 | 19:50 Cowes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Cowes
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Buses from London to Cowes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £22 by ferry.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 117 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 117 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 4:05 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Bus providers: National Express from London to CowesYou can travel by bus between London to Cowes with National Express for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
FAQs: London to Cowes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Cowes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cowes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Cowes
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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