The average bus between Cumbernauld and Leith takes 1h 59m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Cumbernauld to Leith. 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 20 minutes between Cumbernauld and Leith. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cumbernauld is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Leith at 8:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 56m • 1 change

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 54m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld to Leith. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld station and arriving at Leith station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Cumbernauld to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Cumbernauld to Leith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Book your Cumbernauld to Leith bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, Ember and 5 other operators.
The distance between Cumbernauld and Leith is 51.1 km. The road distance is 96 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Two other operators also service this route.