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

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 9m
    £185–298

  2. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 10m
    £68–228

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 032
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 30m
    £71–223

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 51m
    £100–224

  5. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    9h 43m
    £215–391

  6. Bus, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 160
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 37m
    £105–233

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 17m
    £106–324

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 50m
    £96–202

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 28m
    £106–244

Edinburgh to Cowes by train, subway, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 487.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cowes. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall, take the train to London Waterloo, 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 12h 30m.

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