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 £110 - £250 and takes 18h 41m.

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 7h 46m and costs £95 - £330.

How far is it from Cowes to Inverness?

The distance between Cowes and Inverness is 676 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 which takes 12h 56m and costs £230 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Cowes to Inverness, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1394+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cowes to Inverness 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 Wimbledontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Invernesstrain
12h 56m
£234–368
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
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
7h 46m
£95–329
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
18h 41m
£116–249
Ferry, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
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
15h 21m
£219–345
Ferry, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
19h 26m
£96–305
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 Invernesstrain
8h 38m
£143–335
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
8h 1m
£100–239
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
8h 31m
£95–257
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 Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 22m
£132–326
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
9h 18m
£124–279
Ferry, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
11h 4m
£138–416

Cowes to Inverness by ferry, foot, bus, and train

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12h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 671.8 mi
Duration: 12h 56m

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 Bargate WestQuay, take the bus to ASDA & Marlands, walk to Southampton Central, take the train to Wimbledon, take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to London Kings Cross, then take the train to Inverness. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Red Jet Ferry Terminal to Inverness Union Street via Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, Red Jet Terminal, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 18h 41m.

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