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

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

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry, line 7 bus, line 1 bus

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park Gatesbus bus
    6h 29m
    £62–219

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Frattontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    6h 56m
    £81–208

  3. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouthferry ferry
    7h 43m
    £101–244

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train, Catamaran

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head Terminalferry ferry
    8h 24m
    £87–217

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Cowes. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Lymington Pier, walk to Lymington, take the ferry to Yarmouth, walk to Bus Station, take the line 7 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 1 bus to Park Gates. Alternatively, you can take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to Fratton, take the taxi to Portsmouth, take the ferry to Ryde Pier Head Terminal, walk to Ryde Pier Head, take the train to Ryde Esplanade, walk to Transport Interchange, then take the line 4 bus to Well Road.

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