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

The cheapest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Cowdenbeath and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Council Offices via Park & Ride and Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cowdenbeath and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Cowdenbeath and arriving at Bathgate via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate?

The distance between Cowdenbeath and Bathgate is 38 miles. The road distance is 24.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowdenbeath to Bathgate bus from?

Cowdenbeath to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Cowdenbeath to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £15 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Cowdenbeath to Bathgate bus arrive?

Cowdenbeath to Bathgate bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Queensferry Street station.

Where does the Cowdenbeath to Bathgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate?

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

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

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Cowdenbeath to Bathgate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cowdenbeath to HaymarketCowdenbeath - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to BathgateEdinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
1h 10m
£13–29
Drive 23.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate23.9 mi
29 min
£6–9
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cowdenbeath to HaymarketCowdenbeath - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council OfficesX18 / ...
1h 44m
£10–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate23.9 mi
29 min
£50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Queensferry StreetX59a / ...
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Council OfficesX18 / ...
2h 5m
£7–14

Cowdenbeath to Bathgate by train

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from Cowdenbeath to Bathgate via Haymarket in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Council Offices via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Queensferry Street, and Shandwick Place in around 2h 5m.

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