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
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cumbernauld in December
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 30h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cumbernauld. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around $252 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 106 km and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $50 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 Auckland and takes around 30h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cumbernauld. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around $252 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 106 km and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Cumbernauld

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Cumbernauld

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,357 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld

Hiring a car in Cumbernauld

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.92 and $57.22. Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cumbernauld, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.58 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 $42.92 and $57.22. Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cumbernauld, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.