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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 New York and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about $33 for a 2h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 65 miles and will cost you around $24. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $35 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 New York and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Aberdeen, expect to pay about $33 for a 2h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 65 miles and will cost you around $24. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Cumbernauld

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Cumbernauld

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 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 (8.4, 1023 reviews)
$67+
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Mondo Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1397 reviews)
$108+
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Premier Inn Glasgow (Cumbernauld)
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 11 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Cumbernauld

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

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