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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at The Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Cowdenbeath via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath?

The distance between Dumfries and Cowdenbeath is 108 miles. The road distance is 92.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath without a car is to line 381 bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Cowdenbeath bus from?

Dumfries to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Cowdenbeath train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Dumfries to Cowdenbeath bus arrive?

Dumfries to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Cowdenbeath train arrive?

Dumfries to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Cowdenbeath is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath.

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

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Where can I stay near Cowdenbeath?

There are 2485+ hotels available in Cowdenbeath.

Dumfries to Cowdenbeath - 5 ways to travel via train, line 381 bus, bus

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

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Line 381 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Academy Street to Sydney Placebus 381
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain
3h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to The Fountainbus X27
4h 58m
£18–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cowdenbeathtrain Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
4h 16m
Drive 91.6 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Cowdenbeathcar 91.6 mi
1h 49m
£23–33
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain
3h 53m
£38–164

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath.

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Distance: 107.6 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Cowdenbeath via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to The Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 4h 58m.

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