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 £40 - £65 and takes 7h 29m.

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 38m and costs £95 - £150.

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 38m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Derby to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3219+ hotels available in Cowes.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Cowes by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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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 38m
£96–146
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 29m
£45–65
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHX - SOU
3. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry Terminalferry
7h 10m
£79–312
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 26m
£117–262

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 198.9 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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 Bargate 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 Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Marlands, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 7h 29m.

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