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. Cumbernauld deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld in January
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cumbernauld in January
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

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. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 48m 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 Europcar, 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 $14. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 154 km.

Plane

Although Cumbernauld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 29 km from Cumbernauld. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 48m 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 Europcar, 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 $14. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 154 km.

Airports near Cumbernauld

Airlines serving Cumbernauld

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld

Most booked hotels in Cumbernauld

Mondo Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1448 reviews)
$97+
Black Bull With Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 718 reviews)
$65+
ibis budget Glasgow Cumbernauld
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1294 reviews)
$59+
Premier Inn Glasgow (Cumbernauld)
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Cumbernauld

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Cumbernauld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. 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.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Cumbernauld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. 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.