Bus from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy
4 direct routes · 23–49 min · first bus 06:09, last bus 23:29 (weekdays).
Next buses to Kirkcaldy as of 06:42
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X27 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~23 min | 20 | Sat 19 · Sun 11 | 06:20 | 21:55 | The Fountain (opp) | College of Nursing (Opp) | — |
| 33 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~49 min | 14 | Sat 13 · Sun 10 | 06:09 | 18:19 | King Street (opp) | College of Nursing (Opp) | Lumphinnans, Lochgelly, Cardenden, Jamphlars, Auchterderran, Bowhill & 2 more |
| 18 | Bay Travel | ~27 min | 9 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:43 | 17:15 | King Street (opp) | Bus Station (Arrival Bay) | Mossmorran & Auchtertool |
| 33A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~30 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 3 | 19:09 | 23:29 | The Fountain (opp) | Chapel Roundabout (Adj) | Lumphinnans, Lochgelly, Cardenden, Jamphlars, Auchterderran, Bowhill & 2 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 X27 bus, 33 bus, 18 bus or 33A bus timetable.
Fares from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy
- £5.90 adult single on the X27 and 33A (Stagecoach East Scotland)
- £6.60 adult single on the 33 (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 Kirkcaldy?
4 routes run directly from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy: the X27 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 33 (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 18 (Bay Travel), the 33A (Stagecoach East Scotland). The most frequent is the X27, 20 times each weekday — board at The Fountain (opp) and get off at College of Nursing (Opp), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy?
Between 23 minutes on the X27 and 49 on the 33, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:09 and the last around 23:29. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy?
Adult singles from Cowdenbeath to Kirkcaldy: £5.90 on the X27 and 33A (Stagecoach East Scotland); £6.60 on the 33 (Stagecoach East Scotland). 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.