How much is the bus ticket from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh start at R 202. The average price for this route is around R 301. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?

The average bus journey time from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 40 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 1m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Cumbernauld to Edinburgh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 41 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus departs from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?

A bus trip from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh from R 154 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:30	Cumbernauld Bus Stop	2h 35m	01:05	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	21:03	Cumbernauld Bus Stop	2h 2m	23:05	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	22:30	Cumbernauld Bus Stop	2h 16m	00:46	N St David St	No tags
Bus	18:45	Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station	2h 30m	21:15	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:00	Cumbernauld Town Centre Bus Station	2h 20m	23:20	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:00	Cumbernauld Bus Stop	2h 5m	02:05	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	07:20	Cumbernauld Bus Stop	2h 1m	09:21	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	00:00	Cumbernauld Bus Stop	2h 27m	02:27	N St David St	No tags
Bus	02:00	Cumbernauld Bus Stop	2h 27m	04:27	N St David St	No tags
Bus	22:30	Cumbernauld Bus Stop	2h 16m	00:46	N St David St	No tags

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Get from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 202, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

41bus per day

2h 20mAverage duration

40 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Cumbernauld and Edinburgh?

Stops in Cumbernauld

A
Cumbernauld Bus Stop
9 Tay Walk, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, North Lanarkshire G67 1BU, UK
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Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54 285 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4285 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at R 202

Megabus Cumbernauld Edinburgh recent customer reviews

Cheap and fast

Mantas Z.

13 January 2020

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh start at R 202. The average price for this route is around R 301. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?
The average bus journey time from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh is 2h 20m, covering a distance of 40 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 1m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Cumbernauld to Edinburgh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 41 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?
The earliest bus departs from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh at 00:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh?
A bus trip from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/12

R 197

14/12

R 176

Today

R 177

16/12

R 177

17/12

R 154

18/12

R 154

19/12

R 154

20/12

R 154

The cheapest trip from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 154

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 154 to R 497 for a bus ticket from Cumbernauld to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 154, which is on 2025-12-17.