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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cumbernauld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Cumbernauld

Cumbernauld in April
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cumbernauld in April
Estimated hotel price
£50
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 18 miles from Cumbernauld. The shortest domestic flight to Cumbernauld departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

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 domestic flight to Cumbernauld departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Cumbernauld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cumbernauld to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

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 Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cumbernauld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Cumbernauld takes 70 miles and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Cumbernauld

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Cumbernauld

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cumbernauld

Most booked hotels in Cumbernauld

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Craig Park House
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Knight's Rest Guest House
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Black Bull With Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Mondo Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Premier Inn Glasgow (Cumbernauld)
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Cumbernauld

Hiring a car in Cumbernauld costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Cumbernauld.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Cumbernauld costs £32 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Cumbernauld.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Cumbernauld is Full-size (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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