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station information and facilities
Cowdenbeath
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Steep ramps to both platforms, connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 (end of station building). Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Cowdenbeath
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on the main road at foot of ramp from Platform 2
FAQ: Travel from Cowdenbeath station (COW)
Everything you need to know about Cowdenbeath station (COW): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Cowdenbeath station offers accessibility services with staff help available to assist passengers with reduced mobility.
Cowdenbeath station provides access to nearby attractions such as Lochore Meadows Country Park, known for its scenic beauty and outdoor activities, and the local Heritage Railway for historical train experiences.
Car rental services are not available directly at Cowdenbeath station.
The city center is approximately 0.062 kilometers from Cowdenbeath station.
From Cowdenbeath station, you can reach the city center by using the rail replacement services, where buses pick up and drop off passengers on the main road at the foot of the ramp from Platform 2.
Arriving at Cowdenbeath station at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time is generally advisable to allow for any potential delays or to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances.
Cowdenbeath station is located at Station Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9SQ.
Parking is not available at Cowdenbeath station.
Train ticket prices from Cowdenbeath station to the nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport, vary based on factors such as time of purchase and class of service.
Buses for rail replacement services at Cowdenbeath station pick up and drop off on the main road at the foot of the ramp from Platform 2.
Travel safety at Cowdenbeath station during early morning or late evening is generally consistent with typical station precautions, including well-lit areas and security measures in place.
There are no dedicated security checks or mandatory ticket inspections for all passengers at Cowdenbeath Station, though staff may conduct random ticket checks.
Toilets are available at Cowdenbeath, located on Platform 1 at the end of the station building, and they are part of the Radar National Key Scheme.
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