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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cove Bay is to bus via George Street which costs £14 - £20 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cove Bay is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cove Bay?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Cove Bay. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Loirston Primary School via Guild Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Cove Bay?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Cove Bay. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Aberdeen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cove Bay?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cove Bay is 132 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cove Bay without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Cove Bay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cove Bay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cove Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cove Bay?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cove Bay is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £29 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cove Bay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Cove Bay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cove Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cove Bay is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Edinburgh to Cove Bay.

Where can I stay near Cove Bay?

There are 665+ hotels available in Cove Bay.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
2h 48m
£29–85
Bus via George Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
4h 22m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
3h 49m
£15–24
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cove Baycar 117.1 mi
2h 15m
£30–42

Edinburgh to Cove Bay by train and bus

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Distance: 131.3 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cove Bay, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £15–24 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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