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

£13

Tuesday

£14

Wednesday

Thursday

£13

Friday

£14

Saturday

£14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	3h 0m	03:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	06:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 03:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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 14/12/2025 08:40:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 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 14/12/2025 19:25:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Scottish Citylink	2h 35m	21:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	00:00	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Basic	£37	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 21:25:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 00:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	2h 30m	05:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	08:15	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 05:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	2h 30m	08:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	10:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 08:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	2h 30m	09:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	11:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 09:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 11:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	2h 30m	10:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	12:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 10:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
megabus	2h 30m	11:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	13:45	Cumbernauld	Town Centre Stances	Economy	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 11:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 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	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 16/12/2025 02:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 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 16/12/2025 04:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 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 16/12/2025 05:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 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 16/12/2025 06:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 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 16/12/2025 08:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 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	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 05:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 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	£13	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 03:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £13 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 18/12/2025 05:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 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 18/12/2025 06:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 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 18/12/2025 08:15:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	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 19/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 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 19/12/2025 03:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld via Edinburgh Airport, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  11:43
  
  Edinburgh Airport
  Edinburgh Airport
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:20:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:43:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
- Bookaway
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:50
  
  Edinburgh Airport
  Edinburgh Airport
  
  13:45
  
  Cumbernauld
  Town Centre Stances
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:50:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	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 20/12/2025 01:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 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 20/12/2025 03:45:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld via Edinburgh Airport, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  2h 25m
  
  0
  
  11:20
  
  Edinburgh
  Haymarket Coach Stop
  
  11:43
  
  Edinburgh Airport
  Edinburgh Airport
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Haymarket Coach Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:20:00 to Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:43:00. 50 Basic ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 23m
- Bookaway
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:50
  
  Edinburgh Airport
  Edinburgh Airport
  
  13:45
  
  Cumbernauld
  Town Centre Stances
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 11:50:00 to Town Centre Stances, Cumbernauld (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £1

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld is £9 on 15/12/2025. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 45 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 31 coaches from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Cumbernauld, with 19 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 £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	2h 0m
Earliest Coach	03:45
Latest Coach	03:45
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 14/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

Sunday 14/12

£37

Monday 15/12

£9

Tuesday 16/12

£23

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£23

Friday 19/12

£14

Saturday 20/12

£14

Sunday 21/12

£37

Monday 22/12

£23

Tuesday 23/12

£14

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£23

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

£23

Tuesday 30/12

£13

Wednesday 31/12

£14

Thursday 01/01

£14

Friday 02/01

£14

Saturday 03/01

£14

Sunday 04/01

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 £9, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Cumbernauld. Friday 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 £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

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	03:45
Last Coach	03:45
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	14/12/2025

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

Barnton Junction

Queensferry Rd

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 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 £9 and takes 2h 30m. 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 £9 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 03:45. 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 03:45. 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.

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!