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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept
Cheapest price on 20 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
4 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
4 h 24 m
Buses on 20 Sept
36
Distance
177 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Fast coaches
To travel from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus16:004h37Aberdeen, Guild Street20:37Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP)£121One-way1 change- FlixBus · FlixBus7:304h37Aberdeen, Guild Street12:07Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP)£121One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:304h37Aberdeen, Guild Street10:07Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP)£121One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:304h37Aberdeen, Guild Street11:07Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP)£121One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus14:004h37Aberdeen, Guild Street18:37Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP)£121One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus17:004h23Aberdeen, Guild Street21:23Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)£131One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus18:004h23Aberdeen, Guild Street22:23Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)£121One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus16:004h24Aberdeen, Guild Street20:24Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)£131One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:304h24Aberdeen, Guild Street15:54Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)£141One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:304h24Aberdeen, Guild Street11:54Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow)£131One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Aberdeen to Cumbernauld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £406.
Distance: 177 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price | £406 Average Price | £35 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld is a coach with an average price of £15.
This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld costing on average £44.
A coach is £391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld costing on average £406.
The fastest way to travel from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld is by train with an average journey time of 2h 36m.
Other travel options to Cumbernauld take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
Coach takes on average 3h 58m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aberdeen and Cumbernauld including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 3h 58m versus 2h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Aberdeen to Cumbernauld bus times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Cumbernauld coaches for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h44 | 12:44 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 13:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 12:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h55 | 13:55 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h44 | 13:44 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h29 | 14:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h42 | 14:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 16:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 15:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h44 | 16:14 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 17:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 16:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h53 | 18:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h42 | 18:12 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 18:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 18:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 19:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 19:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 5h06 | 20:36 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 20:24 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 20:37 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h35 | 21:35 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h23 | 21:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h23 | 22:23 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h35 | 22:35 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h28 | 23:28 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h40 | 23:40 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 9:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 8:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 10:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 9:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 6h14 | 12:14 Harthill, Services (Westbound) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 11:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 10:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h37 | 12:07 Harthill, Services (Marks & Spencer Harthill Nth BP) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 Aberdeen, Guild Street | 4h24 | 11:54 Newhouse, Edinburgh Road (Premier Inn Glasgow) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld
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Buses from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld run on average 26 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 177 km distance in 3h 43m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 177 km |
Average bus duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 3h 43m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 6 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus from Aberdeen to CumbernauldYou can travel by bus between Aberdeen to Cumbernauld with FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 43m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£11
FlixBus frequency
34 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
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Things to do in Cumbernauld
Discover the best of Cumbernauld — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cumbernauld trip today.
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Scottish Vintage Bus Museum
Volunteer-run transport museum with buses, memorabilia and restoration work, popular with families and vehicle enthusiasts.
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Bar Hill Fort Museum
Interactive Roman frontier museum at nearby Bar Hill, explaining fort life on the Antonine Wall with artefacts and trails.
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Palacerigg Country Park
Large country park with woodland paths, viewpoints, a visitor centre and links to Cumbernauld House and estate history.
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Bar Hill
Important Roman frontier site with scenic walks, ramparts and interpretation on the Antonine Wall above the Kelvin valley.
Cumbernauld Village
Historic village core with older buildings, churchyard walks and a calmer atmosphere than the later New Town districts.
FAQs: Aberdeen to Cumbernauld coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cumbernauld, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Aberdeen to Cumbernauld is £15; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld is 3h 43m to travel the 177 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld leaves at 1:00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld leaves at 23:50.
There are 26 coaches a day from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Cumbernauld. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Aberdeen and Cumbernauld and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Cumbernauld from Aberdeen is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 43m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aberdeen and Cumbernauld including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld depends on the coach companies:
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld with the following coach company: FlixBus.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Cumbernauld
Most Aberdeen to Cumbernauld buses use the Aberdeen, Guild Street to station pair. Use this guide to compare Aberdeen and Cumbernauld bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Departure bus stations in Aberdeen
Arrival bus stations in Cumbernauld
Which Aberdeen station do buses to Cumbernauld leave from?
Buses from Aberdeen to Cumbernauld leave from Aberdeen, Guild Street. The station is from Aberdeen city centre at Bus Station, Guild St, Aberdeen AB11 6NA, UK.
Aberdeen, Guild StreetBus Station, Guild St, Aberdeen AB11 6NA, UK
City-centre transport
Getting to Aberdeen, Guild Street from Aberdeen city centre
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Aberdeen, Guild Street bus station facilities and services
Aberdeen, Guild Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe and small eateries on site.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street. ATMs are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aberdeen, Guild Street.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aberdeen, Guild Street: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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