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Compare train and coach for Cumbernauld to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 49 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £24. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Cumbernauld to Edinburgh
How to get to Edinburgh from Cumbernauld by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W69519 · L8792611:121h35Cumbernauld station (CUB)12:47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way1 change
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- W69519 · L8792611:121h35Cumbernauld station (CUB)12:47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way1 change
Fastest
- W69519 · L8792611:121h35Cumbernauld station (CUB)12:47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way1 change
Other options
- W69503 · L8790010:121h38Cumbernauld station (CUB)11:50Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way1 change
- W69493 · L878719:121h41Cumbernauld station (CUB)10:53Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£191One-way1 change
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FAQs: Cumbernauld to Edinburgh
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cumbernauld station (CUB) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Travel with Stagecoach East Scotland, Park's of Hamilton, Stagecoach West Scotland, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, Midland Bluebird to go to Edinburgh by coach.
- Travel with Scotrail, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
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