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

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There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Cowes by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 12m
    £57–197

  2. Train, ferry via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Wolverhamptontrain train
    3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 37m
    £177–284

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 594 / ...
    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
    11h 10m
    £75–146

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EDI - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 9m
    £107–247

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 7m
    £91–351

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    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
    5h 57m
    £125–420

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - 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 32m
    £79–191

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - 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 19m
    £88–221

  9. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central 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
    10h 11m
    £181–315

  10. Bus, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    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
    13h 27m
    £85–143

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

Calendar97Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Cowes. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Jet Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Warrington Bank Quay, Wolverhampton, Southampton Central, Central Station, WestQuay, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 9h 37m.

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