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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cowal is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cowal is to drive which takes 4h and costs £40 - £65.

How far is it from Inverness to Cowal?

The distance between Inverness and Cowal is 294 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cowal without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 7h 24m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Inverness to Cowal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Inverness to Cowal?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Cowal is 177 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Inverness to Cowal.

Where can I stay near Cowal?

There are 868+ hotels available in Cowal.

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

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

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

Train, drive via Perth
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourock
4. Drive from Gourock to Cowal
7h 18m
£59–146
Drive 175.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Inverness to Cowal175.9 mi
4h
£43–63
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Station901
3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry TerminalCm1
7h 24m
£44–75
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen StreetInverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Drive from Naval Base to Cowal
7h 30m
£46–92
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardens Road End926
3. Drive from Gardens Road End to Cowal
7h 31m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Cowal.

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Distance: 292.6 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Cowal. However, you can take the train to Perth, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Gourock, then drive to Cowal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Cowal via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Eventide Home in around 7h 24m.

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