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 £60 - £120 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Cowes is to train and fly and ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £260.

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 37m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Derby to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3012+ 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 Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 37m
£51–183
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station032 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
8h 15m
£64–118
Train, fly to Southampton Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
5h 29m
£104–254
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
5. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminal
7h 41m
£109–323

Derby to Cowes by train, bus, and ferry

120Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 198.4 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

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 Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 8h 15m.

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