The average bus between Cumbernauld (Station) and Edinburgh takes 2h 7m and the fastest bus takes 1h 56m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Cumbernauld (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Cumbernauld (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Cumbernauld (Station) is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld (Station) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld (Station) station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Cumbernauld (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Cumbernauld Station.
Cumbernauld (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Cumbernauld (Station) and Edinburgh is 48.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Cumbernauld Station to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 1h 59m.