Aberdeen to Cowdenbeath Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Cowdenbeath takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Cowdenbeath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration: 124 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Dundee

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3h 32m

£29–80

Aberdeen to Cowdenbeath train times

Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Cowdenbeath. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Cowdenbeath at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:52 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
11:01 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:31 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 4:29 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:33 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:47 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 3:04 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 4:00 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Cowdenbeath? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.