The average train between Carlisle and Cumbernauld takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Cumbernauld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Cumbernauld. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Cumbernauld at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Cumbernauld station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Carlisle to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cumbernauld station.
Book your Carlisle to Cumbernauld train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Cumbernauld is 134.5 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Cumbernauld via Motherwell in around 2h 5m.