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How to get fromDerby to Cowesby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Derby to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 12m
    £104–254

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Coach Stationbus bus D13
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry RedJet West Cowes
    6h 56m
    £38–49

  3. Fly East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EMA - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 22m
    £76–314

  4. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 25m
    £102–272

  5. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 21m
    £103–327

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 45m
    £171–438

Derby to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Bus Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Donington Park, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 6h 56m.

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