The cheapest and fastest trains from Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cowdenbeath for Aberdeen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 138 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£40 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:19 Cowdenbeath | 2h50 | 19:09 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 07:48 Cowdenbeath | 3h04 | 10:52 Aberdeen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 07:50 |
Last train 21:06 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen trainsScotRail trains will get you between Cowdenbeath and Aberdeen from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cowdenbeath to Aberdeen train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cowdenbeath and Aberdeen
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 (end of station building). Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on the main road at foot of ramp from Platform 2
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
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