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Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Cowdenbeath (COW)

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16

train journeys
per day

171

miles (276 kms)

5hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

00:18 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

7

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Birkdale (BDL) to Cowdenbeath (COW)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Birkdale and Cowdenbeath , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Birkdale to Cowdenbeath is approximately 171 miles (276 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 36 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Cowdenbeath.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Birkdale to Cowdenbeath. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 16 mins.

Journeys from Birkdale to Cowdenbeath Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    00:18
    10 hrs 38 mins 4 changes
    10:56
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:03
    5 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    12:32
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:18
    4 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    13:02
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:03
    5 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    14:34
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:18
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    15:01
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:03
    5 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:18
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    17:01
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:03
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    18:26
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:18
    4 hrs 46 mins 4 changes
    19:04
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:01
    5 hrs 32 mins 4 changes
    20:33
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:18
    5 hrs 16 mins 4 changes
    21:34
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:48
    5 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    22:35
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:18
    4 hrs 44 mins 4 changes
    23:02
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    21:16
    9 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    06:57
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    22:46
    11 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:22
    11 hrs 34 mins 4 changes
    10:56
    Birkdale
    Cowdenbeath
    Birkdale to Cowdenbeath

About Birkdale Station

Station name Birkdale (BDL)
Address Birkdale station, Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4AF
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:27 - 00:32
Tuesday 05:27 - 00:32
Wednesday 05:27 - 00:32
Thursday 05:27 - 00:32
Friday 05:27 - 00:32
Saturday 05:27 - 00:32
Sunday 07:47 - 00:32
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Cowdenbeath Station

Station name Cowdenbeath (COW)
Address Cowdenbeath station, station Road, Cowdenbeath, Fife, KY4 9SQ
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 13:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Birkdale and Cowdenbeath

The travel time between Birkdale and Cowdenbeath by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 36 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Birkdale and Cowdenbeath vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:18, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Birkdale & Cowdenbeath. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Birkdale and Cowdenbeath.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Birkdale and Cowdenbeath, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.