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How to get fromEdinburgh to Cowalby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Helensburgh Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central
    2. Drive from Naval Base to Cowalcar car
    5h 18m
    £40–62

  2. Drive  125.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cowalcar car 125.3 mi
    2h 59m
    £31–45

  3. Bus, drive via McInroys Point

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to McInroys Pointbus bus 901
    3. Drive from McInroys Point to Cowalcar car
    5h 38m
    £37–57

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to War Memorialbus bus 926
    3. Drive from War Memorial to Cowalcar car
    6h 6m
    £34–61

  5. Train, drive via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    3. Drive from Gourock to Cowalcar car
    4h 14m
    £39–80

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  • Distance: 145.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cowal, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cowal. However, you can take the train to Helensburgh Central, walk to Colquhoun Square, take the bus to Naval Base, then drive to Cowal. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Cowal in around 2h 59m.

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