The average train between Inverness and Cumbernauld takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Inverness 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 every 2 hours between Inverness and Cumbernauld. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Cumbernauld at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Cumbernauld station via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Inverness to Cumbernauld train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Cumbernauld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stirling station.
Book your Inverness to Cumbernauld train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Inverness and Cumbernauld is 171 km. The road distance is 269 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Inverness to Stirling every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Two other operators also service this route.