Cumbernauld travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cumbernauld
With a population of 49,392, Cumbernauld is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.
When to visit Cumbernauld
How to Get to Cumbernauld
Plane
Although Cumbernauld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 18 miles from Cumbernauld. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.
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 €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about €10 for a 1h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 31 miles from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 59 miles and will cost you around €13. From Dundee, the ticket costs about €23 for a journey of 96 miles.
Airlines serving Cumbernauld
Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld
Hiring a car in Cumbernauld
Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Cumbernauld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.74 and €27.65. 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 car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.