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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamilton and Cowdenbeath takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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.

2h 3m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£28
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Hamilton to Cowdenbeath train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hamilton and Cowdenbeath. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Cowdenbeath at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail1h 56m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 49m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 24m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 24m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 1m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 28m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 47m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 17m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 24m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 13m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 24m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 7m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamilton to Cowdenbeath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Cowdenbeath.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Cowdenbeath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cowdenbeath via Haymarket in around 1h 58m.

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