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How to get fromCowal to Edinburghby car, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cowal to Edinburgh by car, train, or bus

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  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Cowal to Naval Basecar
    2. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh WaverleytrainHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh
    4h 55m
    £38–49
  2. Drive 126 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cowal to Edinburghcar126 mi
    2h 58m
    £31–45
  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Cowal to McInroys Pointcar
    2. Take the bus from McInroys Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus901
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus900
    5h 1m
    £37–52
  4. 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

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

There is no direct connection from Cowal to Edinburgh. However, you can drive to Naval Base, take the line 316 bus to King Street, walk to Helensburgh Central, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can drive from Cowal to Edinburgh in around 2h 58m.

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