The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cumbernauld to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cumbernauld to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cumbernauld to Glasgow will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cumbernauld for Glasgow every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cumbernauld to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cumbernauld to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 19 km
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£9 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cumbernauld to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cumbernauld to Glasgow coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:33 Cumbernauld | 0h20 | 18:53 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 02:00 Cumbernauld | 0h20 | 02:20 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:32 Cumbernauld | 1h08 | 08:40 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cumbernauld to Glasgow
Buses from Cumbernauld to Glasgow run on average 18 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 18 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 19 km distance in 20m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 20m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, Canavan Travel, Stagecoach East Scotland, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, McNairn Coaches, Midland Bluebird, First Greater Glasgow from Cumbernauld to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Cumbernauld to Glasgow with Megabus, Canavan Travel, Stagecoach East Scotland, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, McNairn Coaches, Midland Bluebird, First Greater Glasgow for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
Canavan Travel
Stagecoach East Scotland
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ember
McNairn Coaches
Midland Bluebird
First Greater Glasgow
FAQs: Cumbernauld to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cumbernauld to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cumbernauld, Central Way, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cumbernauld and Glasgow
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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