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How to get fromHamilton to Cowdenbeathby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamilton to Cowdenbeath by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain train Edinburgh - Leven / ...
    1h 52m
    £28–51

  2. Drive 43.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Cowdenbeathcar car 43.5 mi
    57 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Burnside Lane to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to The Fountainbus bus X27
    2h 45m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hamilton to Cowdenbeathtaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    57 min
    £90–110

  5. Line 211 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Haymarket Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain train
    2h 55m
    £19–34

  6. Line 201 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Leechlee Road to Gardensidebus bus 201
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain train
    3h 1m
    £27–49

Hamilton to Cowdenbeath by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Cowdenbeath via Haymarket in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to The Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 2h 45m.

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