The average train between Dundee and Cowdenbeath takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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.
Trains run hourly between Dundee and Cowdenbeath. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Cowdenbeath at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Cowdenbeath station via Inverkeithing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Dundee to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cowdenbeath station.
Book your Dundee to Cowdenbeath train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Dundee and Cowdenbeath is 45.9 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Cowdenbeath via Inverkeithing in around 1h 56m.