What is the cheapest way to get from Cowal to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Cowal to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cowal to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Cowal to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £45.

How far is it from Cowal to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cowal and Edinburgh is 97 miles. The road distance is 126.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cowal to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Cowal to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Cowal to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Cowal to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cowal to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowal to Edinburgh is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cowal to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cowal to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cowal to Edinburgh by ferry, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Dunoon Ferry Terminal to Gourock Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Kempock Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
4h 12m
£32–54
Drive, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Cowal to Naval Basecar
2. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
4h 55m
£30–45
Drive 126 mi
1. Drive from Cowal to Edinburghcar 126 mi
2h 59m
£31–45
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Cowal to Gardens Road Endcar
2. Take the bus from Gardens Road End to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 926
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
5h 4m
£30–44
Drive, train via Glasgow
1. Drive from Cowal to Gourockcar
2. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 4m
£49–117

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cowal to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 96.5 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Cowal, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cowal to Edinburgh. However, you can take the taxi to Fish Farm Road End, take the line 478 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Gourock Ferry Terminal, walk to Kempock Place, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Cowal to Edinburgh in around 2h 59m.

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