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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cumbernauld to see all of its attractions.
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 29 km from Cumbernauld. Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Cumbernauld departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 296 km from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Cumbernauld
Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld
Most booked hotels in Cumbernauld
Hiring a car in Cumbernauld
Hiring a car in Cumbernauld costs £30 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 61% cheaper than airport locations in Cumbernauld.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Compact (Kia Stonic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.