There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 39m£96–146Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Parkbus S6
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Coach Stationbus S4
- Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 13m£44–68Fly, ferry
- Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EMA - SOU
- Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 58m£107–251
Derby to Cowes by train, foot, bus, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £150.
The distance between Derby and Cowes is 200 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 39m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Derby to Cowes, including transfers.
There are 3216+ hotels available in Cowes.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Cowes, England?
There is no direct connection from Derby to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, take the bus to Albion Place, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Coach Park, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 13m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £170–550
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Park to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 2380 019192
- [email protected]
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- Red Funnel
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