The average bus between Edinburgh and Cowgate takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Cowgate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Cowgate. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Cowgate at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cowgate. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cowgate station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Edinburgh to Cowgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Cowgate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cowgate is 144.3 km. The road distance is 173 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
