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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cowdenbeath is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cowdenbeath is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at The Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cowdenbeath?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Cowdenbeath via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cowdenbeath?

The distance between Manchester and Cowdenbeath is 242 miles. The road distance is 231.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowdenbeath without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Cowdenbeath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cowdenbeath bus from?

Manchester to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cowdenbeath train from?

Manchester to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Cowdenbeath?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cowdenbeath is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Manchester to Cowdenbeath bus arrive?

Manchester to Cowdenbeath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Cowdenbeath train arrive?

Manchester to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cowdenbeath?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cowdenbeath is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Manchester to Cowdenbeath.

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

Book your Manchester to Cowdenbeath train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cowdenbeath?

There are 2422+ hotels available in Cowdenbeath.

Manchester to Cowdenbeath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Cowdenbeath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£56–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX27 / ...
7h 14m
£23–45
Drive 230.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cowdenbeath230.1 mi
3h 58m
£58–83
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 19m
£73–183
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 39m
£85–218
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h
£84–220
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 23m
£67–254
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
6h 38m
£70–261

Manchester to Cowdenbeath by train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.2 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cowdenbeath, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to The Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 7h 14m.

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