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How to get fromIrvine to Cowdenbeathby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Cowdenbeath by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain train
    2h 40m
    £27–73

  2. Drive  69 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Cowdenbeathcar car 69 mi
    1h 30m
    £17–25

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain train
    3h 37m
    £27–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X76 / ...
    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
    3h 38m
    £21–32

  5. Train via Dalrymple Drive

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cowdenbeathtrain train
    3h 46m
    £40–76

Irvine to Cowdenbeath by train and foot

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Cowdenbeath via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to The Fountain via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 3h 38m.

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