Bus Edinburgh to Cumbernauld: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

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

today

$49

tomorrow

$17

Sunday

$18

Monday

$18

Tuesday

$18

Wednesday

Thursday

$18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Scottish Citylink	2h 53m	8:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:33 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$49	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 8:40:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:33:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 53m
Scottish Citylink	3h 5m	7:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$49	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 7:25:00 PM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Scottish Citylink	2h 35m	9:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	12:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$49	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 9:25:00 PM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
Scottish Citylink	2h 35m	11:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	2:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$49	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 11:25:00 PM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 2:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld via Glasgow, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  1h 23m
  
  0
  
  9:37 PM
  
  Edinburgh
  Ingliston Park & Ride
  
  10:32 PM
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 9:37:00 PM to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
- Busbud
  
  0h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:40 PM
  
  Glasgow
  Buchanan Bus Station
  
  11:00 PM
  
  Cumbernauld
  Town Centre Stances
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 10:40:00 PM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 20m
Travel Time is 1h 12m shorter, and you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 45m	12:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	3:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	$17	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 12:15:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
megabus	2h 30m	5:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	$17	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 5:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	2h 30m	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	$17	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 8:15:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	2h 30m	9:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	$17	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 9:15:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	2h 30m	10:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	12:45 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	$17	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/13/2025 10:15:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/13/2025 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	3h 15m	1:45 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	5:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 1:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
megabus	3h 0m	3:45 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	6:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 3:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Scottish Citylink	3h 5m	12:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	3:30 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$49	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 12:25:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 3:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Scottish Citylink	2h 53m	8:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:33 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$49	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 8:40:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 11:33:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 53m
Scottish Citylink	3h 5m	7:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:30 PM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$49	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/14/2025 7:25:00 PM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/14/2025 10:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	6h 25m	1:45 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	8:10 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 1:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	5:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 5:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 6:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/15/2025 8:15:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/15/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 15m	2:45 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	5:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 2:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
megabus	2h 0m	4:45 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	6:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 4:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	5:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 5:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 6:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/16/2025 8:15:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/16/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	3h 15m	1:45 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	5:00 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 1:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 5:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
megabus	3h 0m	3:45 AM	Edinburgh	N St David St	6:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$18	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 3:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 6:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	5:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 5:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 8:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	6:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:15 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 6:45:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:45 AM	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	$31	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/18/2025 8:15:00 AM to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/18/2025 10:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is $17 on 12/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 35 buses from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink and megabus that travel 18 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	18 Ø
Distance	31.1 miles
Bus Companies	Scottish Citylink and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

Every day, 18 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Cumbernauld: 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

$49

Saturday 12/13

$49

Sunday 12/14

$49

Monday 12/15

$31

Tuesday 12/16

$31

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$31

Friday 12/19

$18

Saturday 12/20

$18

Sunday 12/21

$18

Monday 12/22

$18

Tuesday 12/23

$18

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$31

Saturday 12/27

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$18

Tuesday 12/30

$18

Wednesday 12/31

$18

Thursday 01/01

$18

Friday 01/02

$18

Saturday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

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

With a price starting from $17, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $18.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld, with $17. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

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 Edinburgh to Cumbernauld 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 Edinburgh to Cumbernauld, 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 Edinburgh to Cumbernauld are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Cumbernauld

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

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

Town Centre Stances

St Mungo

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Cumbernauld bus

How much does a Edinburgh Cumbernauld bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 2h 45m to reach Cumbernauld. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cumbernauld.

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

Every day, the Edinburgh to Cumbernauld bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is offered by megabus and takes 2h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld?

The earliest bus arriving in Cumbernauld from Edinburgh starts at 8:40 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 Edinburgh to Cumbernauld?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Cumbernauld starts at 11:25 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 Edinburgh Cumbernauld route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld, 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 Edinburgh and Cumbernauld?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld 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 Edinburgh to Cumbernauld 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 Edinburgh Cumbernauld 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 Edinburgh Cumbernauld 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 Edinburgh to Cumbernauld on your planned travel date.

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

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 Edinburgh and to Cumbernauld

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