Corporate Housing in Cowdenbeath

Learn about the top employers in Cowdenbeath and their contributions to the local economy. This section highlights key businesses and organisations that play a significant role in the community and shape the city's vibrant economic landscape.

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Explore the diverse transport options available in Cowdenbeath, from efficient public transportation systems to convenient road networks. Whether you're commuting to work or exploring the city, this section will give you an overall look at the available transportation systems.

Public Transit System
- Rail (Cowdenbeath railway station) - Served by ScotRail on the Fife Circle Line with regular services linking Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh Waverley and to towns around Fife (Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes/Markinch and stations on the circle); provides commuter and regional rail connections for work and leisure.
- Bus services - Multiple Stagecoach and local bus routes connect Cowdenbeath with Dunfermline, Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and nearby villages; these provide frequent local and inter-town journeys during weekdays with reduced services evenings and Sundays.
- Community and accessible transport - Community transport schemes, demand‑responsive services and local Dial‑a‑Ride/voluntary group vehicles supplement mainstream services for older and less mobile residents; taxis and private-hire options provide door-to-door travel.

Major Highways
- M90 - Regional motorway accessible via nearby links (via Dunfermline area) providing a main north–south route between the Fife area and Perth, and connections toward Edinburgh via the Queensferry crossing corridor.
- A92 - Principal east–west trunk route across Fife reachable from Cowdenbeath that links to Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and further east toward Dundee; important for cross‑Fife and longer-distance journeys.
- A921 / A907 - Key A‑class local links that provide direct road access between Cowdenbeath and neighbouring towns such as Lochgelly, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy, forming the main local arterial network.
- Local B‑roads and distributor network - A network of B‑class and local roads giving access to surrounding villages, industrial estates and feeder links onto the A‑road and motorway network.

Cycling Infrastructure
- Local cycle routes and lanes - Cowdenbeath has a mix of on‑road cycle lanes, traffic‑calmed streets and nearby off‑road/shared paths; signed local cycle routes link into Fife’s wider network, enabling commuting to neighbouring towns and access to regional leisure routes (active travel improvements continue to extend and improve these connections).

Recent and Upcoming Improvements
- Station and passenger facility upgrades - Recent work and small‑scale improvements at Cowdenbeath station (lighting, signage, real‑time information and accessibility measures) to improve the passenger experience and accessibility.
- Active Travel and walking/cycling projects - Ongoing Fife Council and regional Active Travel Fund initiatives to extend and upgrade walking and cycling links, improve crossings and create safer routes for commuters and school journeys.
- Bus network reviews and timetable enhancements - Periodic service reviews by bus operators and Fife Council have resulted in timetable adjustments and targeted route improvements to better match commuter demand and provide more reliable links to employment and shopping centres.
- Road maintenance and junction improvements - Local road resurfacing, safety‑focused junction upgrades and carriageway repairs carried out by Fife Council to improve reliability and journey times on key corridors serving Cowdenbeath.
- Integrated transport planning - Continued planning work by Fife Council and Transport Scotland to better integrate bus, rail, cycling and walking provision (including parking management and interchange improvements) to support sustainable travel and modal shift.

In Cowdenbeath, finding the right corporate housing can be challenging - especially within budget all year round. That is where we help companies, contracting consultants, professionals and business executives find the right place to stay when working away from home. Our properties offer the perfect serviced accommodation with a range of central and easy-access locations in Cowdenbeath. Whether it be one week, one month or one year - and one person or a full team, we have flexible housing options to suit you.