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How to get fromDerby to Cowesby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 39m
    £115–166

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 33m
    £49–89

  3. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 5m
    £124–279

  4. Fly from East Midlands Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 27m
    £107–252

Derby to Cowes by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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 Derby Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via London Victoria, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 9h 33m.

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