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How to get fromGlasgow to Cowalby train, ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Glasgow to Cowal by train, ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gourocktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    3. Take the taxi from Eventide Home to Cowaltaxi taxi
    2h 32m
    £68–103

  2. Drive  79.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cowalcar car 79.9 mi
    2h 6m
    £20–29

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to War Memorialbus bus 926
    2. Drive from War Memorial to Cowalcar car
    3h 46m
    £26–45

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  • Distance: 48.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Cowal. However, you can take the train to Gourock, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the line 486 bus to Eventide Home, then take the taxi to Cowal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cowal via War Memorial in around 3h 46m.

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