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.
Although Cumbernauld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 18 miles from Cumbernauld. The shortest domestic flight to Cumbernauld departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 57m trip.
Another option to get to Cumbernauld is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 184 miles from Cumbernauld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 59 miles and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 155 miles.
Hiring a car in Cumbernauld costs £26 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 60% 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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.