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Birmingham to Cowdenbeath trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Cowdenbeath takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.

5h 8m
Duration
313 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Birmingham to Cowdenbeath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Cowdenbeath. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Cowdenbeath at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 56m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 53m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 55m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Cowdenbeath.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 312.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £90–150 and the journey takes 3h 44m.

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