How to get from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland: take the X54 bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to The Fountain, Cowdenbeath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X54X54
Walk to Cowdenbeath
Leaves from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X54X54
    Wait for bus
    X54
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Fountain, Cowdenbeath
    ID 6500D0100
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cowdenbeath
    Walk to
    Cowdenbeath
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via X7, M90 and 33A

To get from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X7 bus from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh station to Shandwick Place, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 33A bus from Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath station to Town House, Cowdenbeath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X7X7
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 33A33A
Walk to Cowdenbeath
Leaves from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200242140
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200246885
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1701
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath
    ID 6500D9321
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33A33A
    Wait for bus
    33A
    Kirkcaldy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town House, Cowdenbeath
    ID 6500D0095
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cowdenbeath
    Walk to
    Cowdenbeath
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cowdenbeath, Scotland is approximately 19.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Cowdenbeath, Scotland

Cowdenbeath is located at Cowdenbeath, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Cowdenbeath.

Train stations close to Cowdenbeath:

  • Cowdenbeath
  • Lochgelly

Bus stations close to Cowdenbeath:

  • Railway Station, Cowdenbeath
  • Union Street, Cowdenbeath
  • Hill Street, Cowdenbeath

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via X7, M90 and 33A

To get from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X7 bus from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh station to Shandwick Place, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 33A bus from Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath station to Town House, Cowdenbeath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X7X7
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 33A33A
Walk to Cowdenbeath
Leaves from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
    ID 6200242140
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X7X7
    Wait for bus
    X7
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200246885
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M90M90
    Wait for bus
    M90
    Inverness
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park & Ride, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1701
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Halbeath
    ID 6500D9321
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33A33A
    Wait for bus
    33A
    Kirkcaldy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town House, Cowdenbeath
    ID 6500D0095
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cowdenbeath
    Walk to
    Cowdenbeath
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line X54.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line X7, Bus line M90, Bus line 33A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cowdenbeath in Scotland?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland in 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland?

    The X54 bus line goes from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station near Edinburgh to Dundee City Centre station near Cowdenbeath in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Cowdenbeath in Scotland by bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edinburgh to get to Cowdenbeath in Scotland?

    Get on the X54 bus from the Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh stop near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edinburgh and Cowdenbeath in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Dundee City Centre stop, which is closest to Cowdenbeath in Scotland.

  • When is the last bus from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland?

    The last bus from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland is the Edinburgh Bus Station - Dundee or St Andrews line. It leaves the Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh stop at 23:45.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland?

    The first train from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 10:55.

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