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 December
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cumbernauld in December
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 Wellington and takes around 39h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cumbernauld. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around $251 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $302 for a 4h 08m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 249 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 Wellington and takes around 39h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cumbernauld. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around $251 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $302 for a 4h 08m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Cumbernauld

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Cumbernauld

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,604 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,934 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,945 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld

Hiring a car in Cumbernauld

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.28 and $53.71. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.