How to travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

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Compare train and bus for Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 30 miles (49 km)

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$23

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$57

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1h 24m

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54m

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58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh:

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh among Omio's users.

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from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

How to get from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Infobus
    8:00 PM2h20
    Cumbernauld
    10:20 PMEdinburgh
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Infobus
    8:00 PM2h20
    Cumbernauld
    10:20 PMEdinburgh
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Infobus
    8:00 PM2h20
    Cumbernauld
    10:20 PMEdinburgh
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh:

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

The distance from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is approximately 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cumbernauld station (CUB) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cumbernauld, Town Centre Stances and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
  • Travel with Stagecoach East Scotland, Park's of Hamilton, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, Midland Bluebird to go to Edinburgh by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.

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