Bus from Cowdenbeath to Glenrothes
3 direct routes · 17–43 min · first bus 06:10, last bus 00:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glenrothes as of 08:09
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cowdenbeath, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X59A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~17 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 16 | 08:32 | 00:30 | The Fountain (opp) | Woodside Inn (adj) | — |
| 31 | Bay Travel | ~39 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 10:07 | 19:07 | Stuart Place (adj) | St Columba's Church (adj) | Lumphinnans, Lochgelly, Glencraig, Crosshill, Lochore, Ballingry & 1 more |
| 31A | Bay Travel | ~43 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 6 | 06:10 | 22:03 | King Street (opp) | St Columba's Church (adj) | Lumphinnans, Lochgelly, Glencraig, Crosshill, Lochore, Ballingry & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cowdenbeath on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X59A bus, 31 bus or 31A bus timetable.
Fares from Cowdenbeath to Glenrothes
- £6.60 adult single on the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cowdenbeath to Glenrothes?
3 routes run directly from Cowdenbeath to Glenrothes: the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 31 (Bay Travel), the 31A (Bay Travel). The most frequent is the X59A, 17 times each weekday — board at The Fountain (opp) and get off at Woodside Inn (adj), about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cowdenbeath to Glenrothes?
Between 17 minutes on the X59A and 43 on the 31A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cowdenbeath to Glenrothes?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:10 and the last around 00:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cowdenbeath to Glenrothes?
An adult single from Cowdenbeath to Glenrothes is £6.60 on the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), from The Fountain (opp) to Woodside Inn (adj). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.