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How to get fromEdinburgh to Cowalby bus, ferry, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    4h 54m
    £41–64

  2. Drive 125.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cowalcar car 125.3 mi
    2h 59m
    £31–45

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    2. Drive from Naval Base to Cowalcar car
    4h 58m
    £42–72

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardens Road Endbus bus 926
    3. Drive from Gardens Road End to Cowalcar car
    6h 4m
    £34–61

  5. Train, drive via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Drive from Gourock to Cowalcar car
    4h 43m
    £47–91

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 100.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cowal. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Gourock Rail Station, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 486 bus to Eventide Home, then take the taxi to Cowal. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Cowal in around 2h 59m.

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