Train Manchester to Cowdenbeath from £103 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Cowdenbeath takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

4h 39m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Manchester to Cowdenbeath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Cowdenbeath. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Cowdenbeath at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 6:26 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:35 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:35 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:31 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:30 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
12:30 PM → 4:38 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 6:37 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 8:38 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:26 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 2:34 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
12:24 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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