What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £70 - £240 and takes 12h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cowes is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £230.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cowes?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cowes is 490 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 1m and costs £180 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Cowes?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3392+ hotels available in Cowes.

Edinburgh to Cowes - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 1m
£184–298
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 11m
£68–228
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
12h 30m
£70–236
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 51m
£96–226
Train, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 42m
£213–389
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
15h 37m
£108–245
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 13m
£102–316
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 50m
£96–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 27m
£106–244

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

203Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.2 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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 Central Station, take the bus to WestQuay, 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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