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 29 km from Cumbernauld. The shortest flight to Cumbernauld from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about €72 for a 3h 36m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 49 km from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
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 €13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Cumbernauld
Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld
Hiring a car in Cumbernauld
Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.94 and €27.92. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.