Bus from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath
4 direct routes · 21–65 min · first bus 04:57, last bus 23:21 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:52, last bus 22:01.
Next buses to Cowdenbeath as of 18:27
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Kirkcaldy, 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 | ~26 min | 18 | Sat 17 · Sun 12 | 04:57 | 20:17 | College of Nursing (Adj) | The Fountain (adj) | — |
| 33 | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~48 min | 16 | Sat 14 · Sun 10 | 06:05 | 19:11 | College of Nursing (Adj) | King Street (adj) | Cluny, Cardenden, Bowhill, Auchterderran, Jamphlars, Cardenden & 2 more |
| 18 | Bay Travel | ~21 min | 3 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 09:10 | 18:42 | High Street (adj 22) | Railway Station (opp) | Auchtertool |
| 33A | Stagecoach East Scotland | ~65 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 20:01 | 23:21 | College of Nursing (Adj) | The Fountain (adj) | Cluny, Cardenden, Bowhill, Auchterderran, Jamphlars, Cardenden & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath
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 Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath?
4 routes run directly from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath: 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, 18 times each weekday — board at College of Nursing (Adj) and get off at The Fountain (adj), about 26 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath?
Between 21 minutes on the 18 and 65 on the 33A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:57 and the last around 23:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath?
Adult singles from Kirkcaldy to Cowdenbeath: £6.60 on the 33 and 33A (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.