What is the cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester is to bus via M&S which costs £28 - £60 and takes 11h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs £30 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbernauld and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbernauld to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre Stances and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cumbernauld and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbernauld to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Cumbernauld and arriving at Leicester via Glasgow Central and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

The distance between Cumbernauld and Leicester is 336 miles. The road distance is 306.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cumbernauld to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Leicester bus from?

Cumbernauld to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbernauld to Leicester train from?

Cumbernauld to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

The best way to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Leicester bus arrive?

Cumbernauld to Leicester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cumbernauld to Leicester train arrive?

Cumbernauld to Leicester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbernauld to Leicester is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Cumbernauld to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cumbernauld to Leicester?

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Cumbernauld to Leicester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Cumbernauld to Leicester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Nuneatontrain Glasgow Central - Milton Keynes Central
6h 22m
£72–158
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus Uk010
11h 11m
£29–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
10h 45m
£33–68
Drive 304.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbernauld to Leicestercar 304.9 mi
5h 10m
£74–107
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 41m
£31–105
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Croy to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain
6h 47m
£60–237
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
4h 55m
£56–134
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
4h 47m
£49–142
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5h 5m
£71–181
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 14m
£42–173
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Croy to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
6h 33m
£59–197

Cumbernauld to Leicester by train and foot

1Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Cumbernauld, Scotland and Leicester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Nuneaton once a week. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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