Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Cumbernauld deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld in April
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cumbernauld in April
Estimated hotel price
$65
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cumbernauld. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around $148 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $186 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, 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 $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $29 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Cumbernauld. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around $148 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $186 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Avis, 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 $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Cumbernauld

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Cumbernauld

KLM
Good (1,487 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,850 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,912 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,242 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,488 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld

Most booked hotels in Cumbernauld

Black Bull with Rooms upper
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1128 reviews)
$88+
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Mondo Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1547 reviews)
$116+
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Premier Inn Glasgow - Cumbernauld
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 11 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Cumbernauld

Renting a car in Cumbernauld costs $35 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Cumbernauld.

Expect to pay $7.31 per gallon in Cumbernauld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $87.67 and $116.89.

Renting a car in Cumbernauld costs $35 per day, on average, or $71 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Cumbernauld.

Expect to pay $7.31 per gallon in Cumbernauld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $87.67 and $116.89.