Train Hamilton to Cowdenbeath from £38 | Tickets & Timetables

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: 63 mi
Distance: £38
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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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, May 20, 2026

10:05 AM → 12:00 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
12:02 PM → 2:02 PM
2h • 1 change
2:02 PM → 3:59 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
3:56 PM → 5:52 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:00 AM
2h 1m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 8:33 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 31m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 11:33 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

11:13 AM → 1:00 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
9:20 PM → 10:37 PM
1h 17m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:01 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 10:01 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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