4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Dundee to Cumbernauld
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
3 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dundee to Cumbernauld is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Cumbernauld will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 2 buses that leave Dundee for Cumbernauld on Sat, Aug 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:25 AM4h00Dundee1:25 PMCumbernauld$121One-way0 transfers
9:59 AM2h00Dundee11:59 AMCumbernauld$321One-way0 transfers
- 9:59 AM2h00Dundee11:59 AMCumbernauld$321One-way0 transfers
- 9:25 AM4h00Dundee1:25 PMCumbernauld$121One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dundee to Cumbernauld
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Cumbernauld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company | Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Cumbernauld:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Cumbernauld costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Cumbernauld take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Dundee to Cumbernauld Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 01:41AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 04:06AM | Arrival Time 05:36AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 04:51AM | Arrival Time 06:21AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 05:51AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 06:42AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 07:41AM | Arrival Time 09:22AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:21AM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:33AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:41AM | Arrival Time 10:23AM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:24AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:29AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 09:51AM | Arrival Time 11:32AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Scotrail | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:26AM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:51AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:52AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 11:26AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 2h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 11:51AM | Arrival Time 01:31PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 01:34PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:33PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 12:49PM | Arrival Time 02:28PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 12:51PM | Arrival Time 02:31PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 01:49PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 03:43PM | Arrival Time 05:23PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 1h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:03PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 1h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:03PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:18PM | Duration 1h33 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:03PM | Duration 2h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 07:51PM | Arrival Time 09:23PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 08:51PM | Arrival Time 10:26PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 10:11PM | Arrival Time 11:46PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Park's of Hamilton | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Ember | Departure Time 11:46PM | Arrival Time 01:16AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Live departures
Dundee to Cumbernauld bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Cumbernauld buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:55 PM Dundee | 4h10 | 6:05 PM Cumbernauld | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dundee to Cumbernauld
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Dundee to Cumbernauld run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 34 |
Fastest bus 2h 18m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Dundee to CumbernauldYou can travel by bus between Dundee to Cumbernauld with FlixBus for as low as $11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dundee to Cumbernauld
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Cumbernauld by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cumbernauld, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dundee to Cumbernauld
Most Dundee to Cumbernauld buses use the Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) to Cumbernauld, Town Centre Stances station pair. Use this guide to compare Dundee and Cumbernauld bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) from Dundee city centre
Getting to Dundee, Seagate Bus Station from Dundee city centre
Dundee, Seagate Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Dundee, Seagate Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station. ATMs are available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee, Seagate Bus Station: Station is wheelchair accessible.
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