The average train between Irvine and Cowdenbeath takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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.
Trains run hourly between Irvine and Cowdenbeath. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Cowdenbeath at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Cowdenbeath. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Cowdenbeath station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Irvine to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Cowdenbeath train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cowdenbeath station.
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The distance between Irvine and Cowdenbeath is 98.4 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Cowdenbeath via Glasgow Central and Haymarket in around 3h 18m.