There are 4 ways to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain
2h 54m£29–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Fountain to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X27
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus X77k / ...
2h 55m£19–26Drive 76.2 mi
- Drive from Cowdenbeath to Prestwickcar 76.2 mi
1h 31m£19–28Bus via Gardiner Street
- Take the bus from The Fountain to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X27
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Streetbus 4
4h 28m£19–26
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £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 Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
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 54m.
The distance between Cowdenbeath and Prestwick is 105 miles. The road distance is 76.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £29 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 which takes 2h 54m and costs £29 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 2h 55m.
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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Fountain to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cowdenbeath to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- customerexperience@lumo.co.uk
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Lumo
Bus from The Fountain to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from The Fountain to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Cowdenbeath to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 31m to drive from Cowdenbeath to Prestwick.
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