The average train between Liverpool and Cumbernauld takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Cumbernauld. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cumbernauld at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Cumbernauld. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Cumbernauld station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Liverpool to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Cumbernauld train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Liverpool to Cumbernauld train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Cumbernauld is 289.4 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Greenfaulds via Preston and Motherwell in around 4h 29m.