The average bus between Leith and Cowdenbeath takes 1h 15m and the fastest bus takes 57 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Leith to Cowdenbeath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Leith and Cowdenbeath. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leith is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Cowdenbeath at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 10m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

1h 5m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Leith to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Leith station and arriving at Cowdenbeath station via Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Leith to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Leith to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Leith and Cowdenbeath is 18.8 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Railway Station via Park & Ride in around 1h.