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

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Drive from Gourock to Cowalcar car
    6h 45m
    £111–193

  2. Drive 176.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Inverness to Cowalcar car 176.1 mi
    4h
    £44–63

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cameron Courtbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Wf1
    7h 1m
    £57–79

  4. Train, drive via Stirling

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    4. Drive from Gourock to Cowalcar car
    6h 56m
    £78–194

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to McInroys Pointbus bus 901
    3. Drive from McInroys Point to Cowalcar car
    7h 42m
    £45–65

Questions & Answers

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 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, Cameron Court, Gourock McInroy's Point Ferry Terminal, and Dunoon Hunters Quay Ferry Terminal in around 7h 1m.

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