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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £20 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Victoria Hospital and arriving at The Fountain. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy and arriving at Cowdenbeath via Inverkeithing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath?

The distance between Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath is 9 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath without a car is to bus which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £4.

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

The bus from Victoria Hospital to The Fountain takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath bus from?

Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Victoria Hospital station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath train from?

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

Train or bus from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath?

The best way to get from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath is to bus which takes 19 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £7 - £80 and takes 1h 13m.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath bus arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at The Fountain station.

Where does the Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath train arrive?

Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverkeithing station.

Can I drive from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath.

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

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Where can I stay near Cowdenbeath?

There are 2422+ hotels available in Cowdenbeath.

Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Victoria Hospital to The Fountain33A / ...
19 min
£2–4
Train
1. Take the train from Kirkcaldy to InverkeithingDundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Inverkeithing to CowdenbeathEdinburgh - Cowdenbeath / ...
1h 13m
£7–79
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath8.4 mi
11 min
£20–24
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath8.4 mi
11 min
£3

Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath by bus

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Distance: 8.7 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Stagecoach East Scotland operates a bus from Victoria Hospital to The Fountain every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 19 min. Bay Travel also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath via Inverkeithing in around 1h 13m.

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