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

The cheapest way to get from Cowes to Inverness is to ferry and bus via Birmingham which costs £75 - £180 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowes to Inverness is to ferry and train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs £90 - £350.

How far is it from Cowes to Inverness?

The distance between Cowes and Inverness is 540 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowes to Inverness without a car is to ferry and train via Darlington which takes 13h 26m and costs £290 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Cowes to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cowes to Inverness by ferry, train, plane, 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, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
6h 52m
£93–345
Ferry, bus via Birmingham
cheapest
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 / ...
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Inverness Bus Station Stance 3bus
19h 30m
£75–180
Ferry, train via Darlington
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Invernesstrain
13h 26m
£294–625
Ferry, bus
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
18h 28m
Ferry, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LGW - INV
6h 57m
£82–227
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
7h 18m
£91–314
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 37m
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
9h 17m
£122–390
Ferry, train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
5. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
8h 15m
£109–298
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Invernesstrain
14h 49m
£115–245

Cowes to Inverness by ferry, bus, and train

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13h 26mAverage Duration

£294Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cowes to Inverness.

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Distance: 536.6 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cowes to Inverness. 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 Woking, walk to Woking Railway Station Southside, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Inverness via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, Central Station, Southampton Central, and Darlington in around 13h 26m.

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