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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Cumbernauld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld:
A bus is $0.58 (€0.47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Cumbernauld take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W83190 · W695471:06 PM0h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:59 PMCumbernauld station (CUB)$161One-way1 transfer
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- W83190 · W695471:06 PM0h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:59 PMCumbernauld station (CUB)$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W83190 · W695471:06 PM0h53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:59 PMCumbernauld station (CUB)$161One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W83182 · C1519312:04 PM0h54Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:58 PMCumbernauld station (CUB)$161One-way1 transfer
- W83202 · C152022:03 PM0h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:00 PMCumbernauld station (CUB)$161One-way1 transfer
- L87928 · W6954812:15 PM1h36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:51 PMCumbernauld station (CUB)$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld:
A bus is $0.58 (€0.47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Cumbernauld take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Cumbernauld, Town Centre Stances.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Cumbernauld station (CUB).
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Cumbernauld by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Cumbernauld by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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