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How to get fromCowes to Edinburghby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    7h 24m
    £182–298

  2. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h
    £70–233

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 11m
    £71–248

  4. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    4h 36m
    £99–228

  5. Ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    9h 59m
    £213–383

  6. Ferry, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    15h 53m
    £108–248

  7. Ferry, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    5h 53m
    £101–307

  8. Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 33m
    £131–317

  9. Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    6h 47m
    £90–211

  10. Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    6h 16m
    £110–247

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

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Edinburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, walk to Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 14h 11m.

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