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
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. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from WestJet, Porter Airlines, Air Transat and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 70 for a 4h 10m 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 GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 95 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Cumbernauld
Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld
Most booked hotels in Cumbernauld
Renting a car in Cumbernauld
Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Cumbernauld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.