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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £70 - £240 and takes 13h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Edinburgh is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £100 - £240.

How far is it from Cowes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cowes and Edinburgh is 381 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 15m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cowes to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cowes to Edinburgh by ferry, plane, 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.

Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 5m
£108–238
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry
2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
13h 14m
£70–232
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 15m
£161–281
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 52m
£109–303
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 50m
£73–218
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
6h 32m
£81–178
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 19m
£127–322
Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
6h 10m
£94–228
Ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 47m
£187–343
Ferry, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
14h 32m
£102–233

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

195Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£161Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cowes to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 378.9 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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 Red Jet Terminal, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 15m.

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