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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow's flagship museum with major art, natural history, and design collections in a grand red-sandstone building in the West End.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cumbernauld to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cumbernauld to Glasgow will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 12 trains that leave Cumbernauld for Glasgow on Tue, Jun 02, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 29 m 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.
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W69478Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cumbernauld to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cumbernauld to Glasgow:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cumbernauld to Glasgow costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 30m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.51 (€-2.84). The journey takes 30m versus 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cumbernauld to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W69437 | 5:53 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 0h26 | 6:19 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68477 | 6:17 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 1h03 | 7:20 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69444 | 6:30 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 0h27 | 6:57 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69454 | 6:58 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 0h29 | 7:27 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68483 | 7:15 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 1h07 | 8:22 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69461 | 7:30 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 0h27 | 7:57 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69469 | 8:01 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 0h30 | 8:31 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68490 | 8:15 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 1h10 | 9:25 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69478 | 8:30 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 0h29 | 8:59 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69482 | 9:00 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 0h31 | 9:31 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W68497 | 9:17 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 1h06 | 10:23 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W69498 | 9:31 AM Cumbernauld station (CUB) | 0h28 | 9:59 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Cumbernauld to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 11 miles (19 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 11 miles (19 km) |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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The city's principal civic square, surrounded by major buildings and statues, and a natural starting point for central sightseeing.
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Moderate by UK standards. Pub meals and public transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in cafes, pubs, and for counter service.
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