Bus from Glenrothes to Cowdenbeath
3 direct routes · 16–43 min · first bus 05:51, last bus 23:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cowdenbeath as of 07:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glenrothes, 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 | ~16 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 16 | 06:06 | 22:09 | Woodside Inn (opp) | The Fountain (adj) | — |
| 31A | Bay Travel | ~43 min | 8 | Sat 9 · Sun 6 | 05:51 | 23:16 | St Columba's Church (opp) | King Street (adj) | Kinglassie, Ballingry, Lochore, Crosshill, Glencraig, Lochgelly & 1 more |
| 31 | Bay Travel | ~43 min | 7 | Sat 9 · no Sunday buses | 09:51 | 16:51 | St Columba's Church (opp) | King Street (adj) | Kinglassie, Ballingry, Lochore, Crosshill, Glencraig, Lochgelly & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glenrothes 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, 31A bus or 31 bus timetable.
Fares from Glenrothes to Cowdenbeath
- £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 Glenrothes to Cowdenbeath?
3 routes run directly from Glenrothes to Cowdenbeath: the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), the 31A (Bay Travel), the 31 (Bay Travel). The most frequent is the X59A, 17 times each weekday — board at Woodside Inn (opp) and get off at The Fountain (adj), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glenrothes to Cowdenbeath?
Between 16 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 Glenrothes to Cowdenbeath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:51 and the last around 23:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glenrothes to Cowdenbeath?
An adult single from Glenrothes to Cowdenbeath is £6.60 on the X59A (Stagecoach East Scotland), from Woodside Inn (opp) to The Fountain (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.