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

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There are 4 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 1m
    £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

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to McInroys Pointbus bus 901
    3. Drive from McInroys Point to Cowalcar car
    5h 23m
    £33–49

  4. 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 1m

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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