The average train between Cowdenbeath and Prestwick takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cowdenbeath and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cowdenbeath is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cowdenbeath station and arriving at Prestwick station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cowdenbeath station.
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
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The distance between Cowdenbeath and Prestwick is 104.5 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick Town via Haymarket and Glasgow Central in around 3h 30m.