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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £110 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs £110 - £170.

How far is it from Derby to Cowes?

The distance between Derby and Cowes is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Derby to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3225+ hotels available in Cowes.

Derby to Cowes - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Cowes by train, ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 30m
£113–162
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Coach Stationbus D13
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry RedJet West Cowes
7h 12m
£49–101
Fly from East Midlands Airport, ferry
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EMA - SOU
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
6h 30m
£116–261
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
5h 33m
£119–238

Derby to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

139Weekly Services

5h 30mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Derby to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Red Funnel Terminal, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copeland Street to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Donington Park, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 12m.

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