Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cumbernauld travel guide

Cumbernauld Tourism | Cumbernauld Guide

You're Going to Love Cumbernauld

With a population of 49.392, Cumbernauld is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld in April
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cumbernauld in April
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cumbernauld

Plane

Although Cumbernauld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 29 km from Cumbernauld. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cumbernauld. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 12m and costs around $261 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $283 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cumbernauld using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 113 km and will cost you around $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

Although Cumbernauld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 29 km from Cumbernauld. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cumbernauld. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 12m and costs around $261 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $283 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cumbernauld using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 113 km and will cost you around $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Cumbernauld

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Cumbernauld

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,163 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld

Hiring a car in Cumbernauld

Expect to pay $3.00 per litre in Cumbernauld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.99 and $47.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.00 per litre in Cumbernauld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.99 and $47.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.