There are 4 ways to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Glasgow
best- Take the train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarket
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
2h 45m£32–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Fountain to North Approach RoadX27
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
2h 50m£14–20Drive 76.6 mi
- Drive from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick76.6 mi
1h 29m£20–28Train
- Take the train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarket
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
3h 24m£32–50
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from The Fountain and arriving at Saunterne Road via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cowdenbeath and arriving at Prestwick Town via Haymarket and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Cowdenbeath and Prestwick is 105 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick, including transfers.
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from The Fountain station.
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cowdenbeath station.
The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick is to train via Glasgow which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Cowdenbeath, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick Town via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Fountain to Saunterne Road via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
- 1st Class
- £13–19
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–14
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from The Fountain to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cowdenbeath to Prestwick is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick.
Book your Cowdenbeath to Prestwick train tickets online with Omio.
There are 503+ hotels available in Prestwick.
















