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

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There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 21m
    £100–207

  2. Bus, ferry via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus832
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus160
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    16h 8m
    £60–146

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus032 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    13h 21m
    £69–131

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeEDI - SOU
    2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    4h 53m
    £118–232

  5. Train, ferry via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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
    9h 59m
    £81–327

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

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeGLA - SOU
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    5h 27m
    £76–277

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeEDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 40m
    £108–296

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeEDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
    3. Take the train from Barnham to Woolstontrain
    4. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    6h 34m
    £86–214

  9. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeEDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 7m
    £72–236

  10. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
    7h 35m
    £76–250

Edinburgh to Cowes by train, subway, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar173Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cowes. However, you can take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Vauxhall, walk to Vauxhall, take the train to Clapham Junction, take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Marlands, 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 Edinburgh, 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 13h 21m.

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