What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cove?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cove is to bus via George Street which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cove?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cove is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cove?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cove. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Loirston Place via Guild Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cove?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cove. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cove?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cove is 132 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Cove without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cove without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Cove?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Edinburgh to Cove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cove bus from?

Edinburgh to Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cove train from?

Edinburgh to Cove train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cove?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cove is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cove bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cove bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cove train arrive?

Edinburgh to Cove train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cove?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cove is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Edinburgh to Cove.

Where can I stay near Cove?

There are 625+ hotels available in Cove.

Edinburgh to Cove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 53m
£35–110
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
4h 11m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 54m
£16–28
Drive 116.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Covecar 116.9 mi
2h 14m
£29–41

Edinburgh to Cove by train and bus

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cove, Aberdeen City, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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