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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    2. Take the bus from Colquhoun Square to Cove Village Storebus bus 316A / ...
    3h 13m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 15m
    £17–32

  3. Drive 83.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Covecar car 83.7 mi
    1h 50m
    £21–30

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Kilcreggan Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 46m
    £28–67

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 83.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cove, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cove. However, you can take the train to Helensburgh Central, walk to Colquhoun Square, then take the bus to Cove Village Store. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Cove Village Store via Buchanan Bus Station, Gourock Rail Station, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Kilcreggan Ferry Terminal, and Kilcreggan Pier in around 4h 15m.

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