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Compare train and coach for Edinburgh to Cumbernauld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld 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 35m. 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 |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.01. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 1h 0m 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.
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How to get to Cumbernauld from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:050h54Edinburgh8:59Cumbernauld£171One-way0 changes
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8:050h54Edinburgh8:59Cumbernauld£171One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Cumbernauld
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- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Cumbernauld station (CUB).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Cumbernauld by train.
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