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

The cheapest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £20 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Fountain and arriving at Victoria Hospital. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy?

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

How far is it from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy?

The distance between Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy without a car is to bus which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from The Fountain to Victoria Hospital takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy bus from?

Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from The Fountain station.

Where do I catch the Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy train from?

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

Train or bus from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy?

The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy is to bus which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £30 and takes 1h.

Where does the Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy bus arrive?

Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Victoria Hospital station.

Where does the Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy train arrive?

Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverkeithing station.

Can I drive from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkcaldy?

There are 2594+ hotels available in Kirkcaldy.

Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Fountain to Victoria Hospital33A / ...
18 min
£2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Cowdenbeath to InverkeithingCowdenbeath - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Inverkeithing to KirkcaldyEdinburgh - Perth / ...
1h
£6–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy8.3 mi
11 min
£20–24
Drive 8.3 mi
1. Drive from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy8.3 mi
11 min
£3

Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy by bus

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from The Fountain to Victoria Hospital every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 18 min. Bay Travel also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy via Inverkeithing in around 1h.

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