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How to get from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath by bus?

From Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath by bus

Take one direct bus from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland: take the X54A bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to The Fountain, Cowdenbeath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X54AX54A
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
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - X54AX54A
    Wait for bus
    X54A
    Dundee City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Fountain, Cowdenbeath
    ID 6500D0100
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to Cowdenbeath
    Walk to
    Cowdenbeath
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath by bus via 100, M90 and 33

To get from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 100 bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Shandwick Place, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 33 bus from Park & Ride, 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 - 100100
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 3333
Walk to Cowdenbeath
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200246885
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    140 m • 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, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1706
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Kirkcaldy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town House, Cowdenbeath
    ID 6500D0095
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cowdenbeath
    Walk to
    Cowdenbeath
    190 m • 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 31.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 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 Waterloo Place, 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:

  • Lochgelly
  • Cowdenbeath

Bus stations close to Cowdenbeath:

  • Railway Station, Cowdenbeath
  • Union Street, Cowdenbeath
  • Town House, Cowdenbeath

Alternative route from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath by bus via 100, M90 and 33

To get from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 100 bus from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh station to Shandwick Place, West End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M90 bus and finally take the 33 bus from Park & Ride, 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 - 100100
Bus - M90M90
Bus - 3333
Walk to Cowdenbeath
Leaves from Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
    ID 6200206350
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Edinburgh Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shandwick Place, West End
    ID 6200246885
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensferry Street, West End
    ID 6200244745
    140 m • 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, Halbeath
    ID 6500D1706
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Kirkcaldy
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town House, Cowdenbeath
    ID 6500D0095
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cowdenbeath
    Walk to
    Cowdenbeath
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line X54A.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 100, Bus line M90, Bus line 33.

  • 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 6 min.

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

    The X54A 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 6 min.

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

    Get on the X54A 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 train from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland?

    The last train from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland is the ScotRail line. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 00:20.

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

    The first bus from Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath in Scotland is Edinburgh bus station - Dundee or St Andrews. It leaves the Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh stop at 09:30.