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 18 miles from Cumbernauld. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 49m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 70 miles and will cost you around $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Cumbernauld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 18 miles from Cumbernauld. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 49m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $42 for a 4h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 70 miles and will cost you around $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Cumbernauld

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Cumbernauld

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,510 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,040 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,012 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,436 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,396 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,057 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, 1085 reviews)
$84+
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Premier Inn Glasgow (Cumbernauld)
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 11 reviews)
$65+
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Mondo Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1481 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Cumbernauld

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99.