Bus and Coach from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld: Compare all prices

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

£13

tomorrow

£14

Sunday

£14

Monday

£13

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£14

Thursday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	6h 25m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:10	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Scottish Citylink	3h 5m	00:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	03:30	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£37	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 00:25:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Scottish Citylink	2h 53m	08:40	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:33	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£37	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:40:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 11:33:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 53m
Scottish Citylink	3h 5m	19:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	22:30	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£37	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 19:25:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 15m	00:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	03:00	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£14	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
megabus	2h 15m	02:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	05:00	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£14	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 02:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
megabus	2h 0m	04:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	06:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£14	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Scottish Citylink	2h 45m	00:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	03:00	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 00:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	05:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	08:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 05:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 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	6h 25m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:10	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£14	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Scottish Citylink	2h 45m	00:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	03:00	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 00:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 03:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	05:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	08:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 05:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	06:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 06:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	6h 25m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:10	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	05:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	08:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 05:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	06:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	08:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	megabus	6h 25m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:10	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances		Basic	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	3h 15m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	05:00	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£14	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
megabus	3h 0m	03:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	06:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£14	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 03:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	05:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	08:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 05:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	06:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 06:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	08:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 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	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	05:00	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£14	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
megabus	3h 0m	03:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	06:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£14	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 03:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	05:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	08:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	06:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	09:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 06:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Scottish Citylink	2h 30m	08:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£23	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is £13 on 01/12/2025. Flexible travellers 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 23 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 35 coaches from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld, with 23 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink and megabus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	00:25
Latest Coach	23:25
Daily Bus Connections	16 Ø
Distance	50.1 km
Coach Companies	Scottish Citylink and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

Every day, 16 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Cumbernauld: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£37

Saturday 06/12

£23

Sunday 07/12

£23

Monday 08/12

£23

Tuesday 09/12

£13

Wednesday 10/12

£23

Thursday 11/12

£23

Friday 12/12

£23

Saturday 13/12

£23

Sunday 14/12

£23

Monday 15/12

£23

Tuesday 16/12

£23

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£23

Friday 19/12

£14

Saturday 20/12

£14

Sunday 21/12

£14

Monday 22/12

£13

Tuesday 23/12

£14

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£13

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

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 £13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld, with £13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

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 coaches from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Cumbernauld from our users.

megabus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Edinburgh to Cumbernauld:

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Last Coach	03:45
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	24/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Cumbernauld

The map below shows you where to find all the 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

Central Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Cumbernauld bus trip is available from £13 and takes 6h 25m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £37. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh - Cumbernauld route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is offered by roughly 16 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cumbernauld from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is provided by megabus and takes 2h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £14. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld?

The earliest bus to Cumbernauld departs from Edinburgh at 00:25. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld?

The latest bus to Cumbernauld departs from Edinburgh at 23:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh - Cumbernauld route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld can travel with Scottish Citylink and megabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Cumbernauld from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Cumbernauld bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

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!