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 £65 - £250 and takes 14h 22m.

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 36m and costs £110 - £240.

How far is it from Cowes to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cowes and Edinburgh is 490 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 27m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Cowes to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1630+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cowes to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cowes to Edinburgh by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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

Ferry, train
best
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 27m
£163–283
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
14h 22m
£66–245
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 36m
£110–240
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 44m
£194–355
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 27m
£104–235
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 54m
£111–305
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
5h 6m
£78–225
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 46m
£85–183
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 35m
£126–329
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 16m
£96–230
Ferry, train to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouthtrain
3. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
6h 19m
£67–303

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

143Weekly Services

7h 27mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.2 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 London Waterloo, 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, Platform Tavern, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 14h 22m.

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