The cheapest and fastest coaches from Glasgow to Cumbernauld
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Glasgow to Cumbernauld is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Cumbernauld will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 1 buses that leave Glasgow for Cumbernauld every day 1 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 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 20 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 Glasgow to Cumbernauld
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cumbernauld among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 19 km
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50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Cumbernauld bus times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Cumbernauld coaches for tomorrow, Friday 9 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:40 Glasgow | 0h20 | 20:00 Cumbernauld | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Cumbernauld
Buses from Glasgow to Cumbernauld run on average 18 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
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 18m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 18m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, JMB Travel, Midland Bluebird, First Greater Glasgow from Glasgow to CumbernauldYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Cumbernauld with Megabus, Stagecoach East Scotland, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, JMB Travel, Midland Bluebird, First Greater Glasgow for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
Stagecoach East Scotland
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ember
JMB Travel
Midland Bluebird
First Greater Glasgow
FAQs: Glasgow to Cumbernauld coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cumbernauld, Central Way, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Cumbernauld
- 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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