There are 3 ways to get from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Helensburgh Central to HaymarketHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Haymarket to CowdenbeathEdinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
3h 17m£23–52Drive 65 mi
cheapest- Drive from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath65 mi
1h 27m£17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrella1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to The FountainX27
4h 2m
Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at The Fountain via Quay Street, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Cowdenbeath via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Cowdenbeath is 86 miles. The road distance is 65.3 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £23 - £55.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Quay Street station.
Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £23 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Cowdenbeath, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Cowdenbeath via Haymarket in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to The Fountain via Quay Street, Hielenman's Umbrella, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 4h 2m.
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Helensburgh Central to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £18–24
- 1st Class
- £29–45
Train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeath
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–7
- 1st Class
- £7–11
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to The Fountain
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.
Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Helensburgh to Cowdenbeath.
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