What is the cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath?

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath?

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath station. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Railway Station via Broxburn Thistle Business Park, Ingliston Park & Ride and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Cowdenbeath via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath?

The distance between Bathgate and Cowdenbeath is 38 miles. The road distance is 24 miles.

How do I travel from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath without a car?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Cowdenbeath bus from?

Bathgate to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Cowdenbeath train from?

Bathgate to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 19 bus via Ingliston Park & Ride, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Bathgate to Cowdenbeath bus arrive?

Bathgate to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Thistle Business Park station.

Where does the Bathgate to Cowdenbeath train arrive?

Bathgate to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Cowdenbeath is 24 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath.

How do I get a train ticket from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath?

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Where can I stay near Cowdenbeath?

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Bathgate to Cowdenbeath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 19 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Haymarkettrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
1h 24m
£17–31
Drive 23.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bathgate to Cowdenbeathcar 23.9 mi
29 min
£6–9
Bus, line 19 bus via Ingliston Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Thistle Business Parkbus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Park & Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Railway Stationbus 19 / ...
1h 46m
£9–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bathgate to Cowdenbeathtaxi 23.9 mi
29 min
£50–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket Stationbus X18 / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
2h 4m
£11–19
Bus, line 19 bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Bar to Bus Terminalbus 31
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Queensferry Roadbus X51
3. Take the bus from Queensferry Road to Railway Stationbus 19
3h 55m

Bathgate to Cowdenbeath by train

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Distance: 38 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Cowdenbeath via Haymarket in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Railway Station via Broxburn Thistle Business Park, Ingliston Park and Ride, Ingliston Park & Ride, and Park & Ride in around 1h 46m.

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