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How to get fromCowes to Edinburghby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Cowes to Edinburgh by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 25m
    £180–269

  2. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 6m
    £64–223

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 47m
    £76–149

  4. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    4h 38m
    £104–218

  5. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    9h 59m
    £188–339

  6. Ferry, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    15h 53m
    £94–154

  7. Ferry, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    6h 3m
    £99–282

  8. Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    6h 47m
    £90–207

  9. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 33m
    £130–303

  10. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    6h 41m
    £101–232

  11. Ferry, train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BOH - EDI
    6h 22m
    £64–209

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Cowes, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to London Waterloo, take the train to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Well Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 13h 47m.

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