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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink or megabus for the next days.

today

$14

tomorrow

$15

Sunday

$15

Monday

$15

Tuesday

$15

Wednesday

$15

Thursday

$15

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 20m	9:00 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	11:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$14	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 9:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
megabus	2h 16m	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	12:46 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Economy	$14	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 10:30:00 PM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
megabus	2h 23m	7:20 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	9:43 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 7:20:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 23m
megabus	2h 43m	8:10 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	10:53 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 8:10:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 43m
megabus	3h 16m	8:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	11:31 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 16m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 27m	12:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 12:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 27m	2:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	4:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 2:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 4:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 16m	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	12:46 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 10:30:00 PM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Scottish Citylink	2h 20m	12:33 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:53 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 12:33:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:53:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Scottish Citylink	2h 20m	1:33 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	3:53 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 1:33:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 3:53:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 27m	12:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 12:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 2:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 27m	2:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	4:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 2:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 4:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 16m	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	12:46 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 10:30:00 PM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 12:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Scottish Citylink	3h 14m	6:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	9:59 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$45	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 6:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 9:59:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
Scottish Citylink	3h 16m	8:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	11:31 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$45	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 11:31:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 16m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 27m	12:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 12:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 2:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 27m	2:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	4:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 2:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 4:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 16m	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	12:46 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 10:30:00 PM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 12:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Scottish Citylink	2h 20m	12:33 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:53 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 12:33:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 2:53:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Scottish Citylink	2h 20m	1:33 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	3:53 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 1:33:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 3:53:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 27m	12:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 12:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 2:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 27m	2:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	4:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 2:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 4:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 16m	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	12:46 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 10:30:00 PM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 12:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Scottish Citylink	3h 16m	8:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	11:31 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$45	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 8:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 11:31:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 16m
Scottish Citylink	3h 14m	3:45 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	6:59 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$45	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 3:45:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:59:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 27m	12:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 12:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 2:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 27m	2:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	4:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 2:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/17/2025 4:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 16m	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	12:46 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/17/2025 10:30:00 PM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 12:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 27m	12:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 12:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 27m	2:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	4:27 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 2:00:00 AM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 4:27:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 27m
megabus	2h 16m	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	12:46 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	Basic	$15	A Bus from megabus goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 10:30:00 PM to N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 12:46:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
Scottish Citylink	2h 20m	12:33 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	2:53 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 12:33:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 2:53:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Scottish Citylink	2h 20m	1:33 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	3:53 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Basic	$29	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 1:33:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 3:53:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is $7 on 12/10/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 38 buses from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh, with 26 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink and megabus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh starting from $7!

Cheapest Bus	$7
Fastest Bus	2h 16m
Earliest Bus	7:20 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	31.1 miles
Bus Companies	Scottish Citylink and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cumbernauld for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

$45

Saturday 12/13

$29

Sunday 12/14

$45

Monday 12/15

$29

Tuesday 12/16

$45

Wednesday 12/17

$15

Thursday 12/18

$29

Friday 12/19

$29

Saturday 12/20

$29

Sunday 12/21

$15

Monday 12/22

$15

Tuesday 12/23

$15

Wednesday 12/24

$29

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

Tuesday 12/30

$15

Wednesday 12/31

$15

Thursday 01/01

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $14, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $15.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $18.

How to save money travelling from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cumbernauld and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cumbernauld and Edinburgh.

Town Centre Stances

St Mungo

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Cumbernauld to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cumbernauld to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Cumbernauld Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $7 and takes 2h 20m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $7 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Cumbernauld to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is offered by megabus and takes 2h 16m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $15. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Cumbernauld starts at 7:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Cumbernauld for Edinburgh starts at 10:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cumbernauld Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink and megabus.

What can I take with me on the Cumbernauld to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cumbernauld Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cumbernauld Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 17 daily trips between Cumbernauld and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cumbernauld and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cumbernauld and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!