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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 13m
    £112–162

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Clarence Pierbus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southsea Hoverport to Ryde Hoverportferry ferry
    8h 53m
    £53–92

  3. 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 21m
    £123–266

  4. 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 46m
    £104–239

  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 27m
    £120–366

  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 47m
    £188–345

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

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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 WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Well Road via London Victoria, Clarence Pier, Southsea Hoverport, Ryde Hoverport, and Transport Interchange in around 8h 53m.

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