There are 10 ways to get from East Cowes to Edinburgh by ferry, train, bus, or plane
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 24m£180–296Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
- Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 10m£75–247Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 36m£97–226Ferry, train via Birmingham
- Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 34m£212–392Ferry, bus via Birmingham
- Take the ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
16h 28m£107–247Ferry, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 53m£99–305Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
5h 50m£138–420Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 33m£129–315Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 47m£88–209Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
6h 16m£103–245
East Cowes to Edinburgh by ferry, foot, bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Cowes to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £75 - £250 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from East Cowes to Edinburgh is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £95 - £230.
The distance between East Cowes and Edinburgh is 488 miles.
The best way to get from East Cowes to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 24m and costs £180 - £300.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from East Cowes to Edinburgh, including transfers.
There are 2853+ hotels available in Edinburgh.
What companies run services between East Cowes, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from East 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 Clapham Junction, 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 10m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–180
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £65–160
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 2380 019192
- [email protected]
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from East Cowes Ferry Terminal to Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
Ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Red Funnel
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