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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £75 - £140 and takes 14h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Cowes is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £200.

How far is it from Glasgow to Cowes?

The distance between Glasgow and Cowes is 390 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 16m and costs £200 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Glasgow to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3300+ hotels available in Cowes.

Glasgow to Cowes - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
4h 52m
£62–194
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
9h 16m
£203–310
Bus, ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
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
14h 8m
£104–235
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 1m
£96–229
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 33m
£132–449
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - 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
7h 13m
£80–198
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - 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 53m
£98–244
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 13m
£118–381
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
8h 8m
£124–279
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
14h 58m
£77–134

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

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9h 16mAverage Duration

£203Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Glasgow to Cowes.

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Distance: 387.9 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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 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 Stafford, Southampton Central, Marlands, Albion Place, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 9h 16m.

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