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How to get fromHamilton to Cowdenbeathby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Cowdenbeath by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain train Edinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
    2h 6m
    £18–65

  2. Drive 43.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Cowdenbeathcar car 43.5 mi
    56 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to The Fountainbus bus X27
    2h 44m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Cowdenbeathtaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    56 min
    £90–110

  5. Line 266 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shotts Stationbus bus 266
    2. Take the train from Shotts to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain train
    3h 31m

  6. Line 201 bus, bus, line 747 bus

    1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Bus Stancebus bus 201
    2. Take the bus from Bus Stance to Airportbus bus 902
    3. Take the bus from Airport to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus bus 747
    3h 41m

Hamilton to Cowdenbeath by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration2h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Cowdenbeath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cowdenbeath via Haymarket in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to The Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 2h 44m.

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