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 - £150 and takes 13h 37m.

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 and costs £110 - £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 19m and costs £110 - £250.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 11 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 Terminal
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
4h
£118–234
Ferry, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
15h 47m
£66–160
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 19m
£110–248
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station032 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
13h 37m
£68–150
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 38m
£107–308
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 44m
£75–279
Ferry, train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
3. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
5h 37m
£116–347
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
6h 22m
£84–244
Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
5h 53m
£85–230
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 26m
£119–383
Ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 46m
£81–335

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

153Weekly Services

7h 19mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cowes to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 378.9 mi
Duration: 4h

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 Platform Tavern, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, 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 Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Edinburgh Waverley via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Platform Tavern, ASDA & Marlands, Southampton Central, Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 19m.

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